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Council schedules May 4 public hearing on remote attendance ordinances

Town Council of the Town of Marion, Virginia · April 6, 2026
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Summary

Following an Ordinance Committee discussion, the council set a public hearing for May 4, 2026, to consider two ordinances that would allow council members to attend meetings remotely. The motion passed 7-0.

Council member Larry Carter reported on the Ordinance Committee's consideration of remote attendance and noted the town code permits remote participation and that closed sessions can be muted. The council voted to hold a Public Hearing on May 4, 2026, to consider two ordinances allowing remote council attendance (motion Larry Carter; second Dr. Jim Gates; vote 7 AYES, 0 NOES).

Council discussed the committee's review but did not adopt ordinances at this meeting; the public hearing will allow additional public input and formal consideration at a future meeting.

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