California has a state law that requires legislative bodies to meet in public with people in attendance. The rules haven't been updated to allow teleconferencing instead but the governor has exercised emergency powers to suspend that rule. Cities and towns both need to keep in touch with their residents at this time AND are likely to shut down public meetings. Simultaneously, the IT departments of these jurisdictions are likely to be already stretched thin and have limited capacity to keep the public and government in communication.
Organized, competent, volunteerism from the libre community could help democracy in California right now. If you are there, and are able, pay attention to the unfolding situation in your town and both pitch in and lead if you can. Thank you, -t
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