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Deciding what’s public: Local governments grapple with Zoombombers who make hateful comments during public meetings

By Libbey Hanson

Since 2020, city councils have grappled with the phenomenon of Zoombombing as virtual trolls disrupt public comment with hate speech.  League of California Cities Regional Public Affairs Manager David Mullinax said this issue started during the COVID-19 pandemic as councils attempted to make meetings accessible and socially distanced for the public. “We are grappling with it as well,” Mullinax said...