Peoria bans texting, e-mailing at council meetings

email-420x0By Jackee Coe | The Republic | azcentral.com

Peoria City Council members can no longer send text messages or e-mails during meetings.

The council on Jan. 7 unanimously approved an amendment to Peoria’s City Council policy that bans members from using any electronic device capable of sending messages during executive session or a public meeting. It takes effect immediately.

The practice hasn’t been an issue. However, city leaders want to ensure public business is handled transparently in an age when politicians can tweet, e-mail and instantly communicate with one another without saying a word.

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