SAN JOSE IS POISED to bring back virtual public comments during its meetings, two years after the city cut the option due to hate speech concerns.
The reintroduction of remote participation, which could come as soon as the June 8 budget hearing, is a response to a new state law mandating digital access for a variety of public meetings. For the time being, the proposed change would cover only San Jose City Council meetings, though some leaders have expressed interest in allowing the city’s many boards, commissions and committees to opt in as well.
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