Zoom removal (Resolution 2026-02)

Opposed removing Zoom, said the mayor once cut off a Zoom speaker, and cited his own research showing five of six largest Pinellas cities offer remote comment.

Said she was hearing about the Zoom change for the first time and asked how Zoom differs from watching on YouTube.

Argued against remote government, invoking his Tallahassee experience during a pandemic closure, saying residents should appear in person to address grievances.

Said she has used Zoom when ill and believes keeping it preserves transparency.

Confirmed he wrote the letter Vice Mayor Eisner read, disputed the cost framing by comparing it to July 4th fireworks spending, and urged expanding Zoom to other city boards.