Protesters say Staunton Council is silencing the public by ending their ability to call in during meetings Staunton business owner Ellen Boden speaking out against City Council s recent decision to end the public s ability to call in during meetings. (Source: WVIR) By Tara Todd | April 15, 2021 at 11:37 PM EDT - Updated April 15 at 11:37 PM
STAUNTON, Va. (WVIR) - A group in Staunton is protesting City Councilâs recent decision to end virtual meetings. It means everyone has to come to City Hall to participate in meetings, ending the publicâs ability to phone in.
Staunton Council first allowed virtual participation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a 4-3 vote, they ended it at their most recent meeting.