Sandpoint mayor cancels remote comments
SANDPOINT — Commenting on the city's public meetings remotely will no longer be permitted as of the June 5 council meeting.
This decision was made by Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm after “disturbing” comments were made by remote commenters at the May 15 meeting regarding the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. That meeting marks the second occurrence of such comments since last fall.
The move prompted several council members to express concern, saying they should have been involved in any decision to suspend remote comment. At the end of his announcement, Grimm rejected Councilor Pam Duquette’s request for a discussion on the issue, citing his role as presiding officer over the meeting.
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