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Black Hawk County weighs YouTube for easier access but keeps Teams for two‑way public participation
Summary
IT staff told the board that Teams preserves two‑way public participation while YouTube Live is easier to access and archives faster; staff recommended making meeting links more visible and exploring a vanity URL while considering ADA/captioning implications before changing platforms.
The county’s IT director updated the board on April 20 about live streaming options for meetings and accessibility work underway.
IT staff said the county currently uses Teams to allow two‑way interaction (department heads and remote participants can speak) and that switching to YouTube Live would make viewing easier and speed…
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