IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
Number
240845
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
170180
Sponsor
ALD. PEREZ
Title
Motion relating to broadcasting meetings of government bodies on the City Channel.
Analysis
This motion amends the order of priority for the televising of meetings of government bodies by the City Channel, and authorizes the City Clerk to televise any meeting of a government body held in the City Hall Complex.
Body
Whereas, In an increasingly digital age, televising government meetings is an important means of informing citizens about their government; and
Whereas, Since the creation of the City Channel, this channel has been dedicated to making City of Milwaukee government as transparent as possible to the community; and
Whereas, In the interest of good management and government, the order of priority for televising meetings of government bodies should be continually re-evaluated; and
Whereas, There has been broad public interest in the activities of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee; now, therefore,
It Is Moved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the attached order of priority for the televising of meetings of government bodies by the City Channel is approved.
Drafter
CC-CC
Dana Zelazny
9/12/24