YouTube simulcasting of City Council meetings
Summary
Council meetings will stream live on YouTube starting next week, replacing the hard-to-use Granicus platform as the go-to viewing option. Disability advocates and council members' own families flagged accessibility problems with Granicus.
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Last discussed May 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The move came as the Granicus technology reached end of life; costs were framed as part of the annual subscription renewal, not as new spending.
Anyone who watches council meetings — especially people with disabilities and residents who already use YouTube daily.
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