Madison Common Council To Conduct First Virtual Meeting On March 31

Madison WI

30 March, 2020

9:11 PM

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Press release from the City of Madison: Monday, March 30, 2020 - 2:08pm On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, the Madison Common Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting virtually in response to COVID-19. The City's IT Team has been working to adapt technology to conduct meetings similar to in-person meetings. The City has selected video and audio-conferencing software Zoom, which will be used by Alders, staff, and members of the public wishing to testify in front of the Council. March 31, 2020, agenda: www.cityofmadison.com/clerk/meeting-schedule/common-council-86 For members of the public wishing to watch the meeting, we highly recommend watching via the Madison City Channel website, City of Madison YouTube Channel or on television (Charter Digital 994 and AT&T U‑Verse 99). Audio listening via phone is available by calling: (312) 626-6799, and typing: 531 697 510 You can watch the meeting using the Zoom app, but we recommend using one of the above methods if you won't be speaking on an agenda item. Find how to watch the meeting via Zoom at: www.cityofmadison.com/virtual-common-council. For those who wish to provide input on items on the agenda, we recommend sending in comments or registering to speak as soon as possible. Written Comments: You can send comments on agenda items to [email protected]. Register but Do Not Speak: You can register your support or opposition to an agenda item without speaking at www.cityofmadison.com/comment-common-council. Register and Speak: If you wish to speak at the virtual meeting on an agenda item, you must register to speak at www.cityofmadison.com/comment-common-council. When you register to speak, you will be sent an email with the information you will need to join the virtual meeting. "This will be a new experience for all Alders, staff, and the public. We ask for patience while we navigate challenges related to this new technology," said Council President Shiva Bidar. The public is encouraged to share feedback on their experience by e-mail to [email protected], subject line: CC Virtual meeting. This press release was produced by the City of Madison. The views expressed here are the author's own.