Floyd County Supervisors Consider Expanded Online Access to Meetings, Other Activities

Expanding online access to Floyd County meetings and other County functions is under consideration by the Board of Supervisors.

During their regular meeting Monday, Supervisors heard from the City of Charles City and Charles City School District about enhancing their partnership to make the County more accessible through streaming and other video outlets, like the Public Access Network. The County already pays a portion of a Community Marketing and Promotion position for the services, but is being asked to up their monetary contribution for extra work that could come with expansion.

Supervisor Linda Tjaden acknowledged the need as constituents ask for more communication and transparency from local governments.

Supervisor Roy Schwickerath also noted the untapped potential.

Supervisors took no action on the proposal, but asked the City and school district to draft a 28E agreement for the increased cost and expanding the partnership on a six-month trial basis. The partnership  also includes the Charles City Area Development Corporation.