Platte County library board and IT staff split over public Wi‑Fi password
County IT staff recommended adding a password or captive portal to the library’s new public Wi‑Fi to reduce security and network‑load risks; the library board and some commissioners opposed adding barriers, saying open access is core to library service. Commissioners agreed to try the current configuration with mitigation measures and revisit problems if they arise.
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Platte County’s commission heard a lengthy debate over whether to secure the new public Wi‑Fi at the county library, with IT staff seeking a basic password and some board members arguing open access is essential for digital equity.
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