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Commission approves Granicus contract to replace meeting streaming and voting system
Summary
The commission approved an $87,902.12 contract with Granicus LLC to replace the commission's end‑of‑life meeting/video and voting platform with a cloud‑based solution; CIO said the vendor will deliver new streaming and voting capabilities before the July meeting window.
The Shelby County Commission approved a contract with Granicus LLC not to exceed $87,902.12 to replace its meeting media and voting platform. CIO Sandra Perry said the purchased product is a cloud‑based replacement for an end‑of‑life platform and includes upgraded streaming (1080p), media services and voting equipment. The contract will be administered through legislative operations and the county’s IT office.
Commissioners and staff acknowledged long-standing streaming and accessibility problems that have impeded public access to meetings. The administration targeted a rapid implementation, saying the vendor-provided timeline aims to have the new platform online before a July commission meeting window.
Why it matters: Reliable public streaming and accessible meeting records are essential to public accountability. The replacement aims to restore dependable live streaming, recording quality and the electronic voting interface used by commissioners.
