Balancing Public Meeting and Records Transparency Amid Rising Threats and Public Pressure

Thursday, June 11, 2026 |  2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Public meetings and public records are essential to local government transparency—but in today’s environment, public servants are often navigating elevated civic tension and evolving threats. In this webinar, we’ll discuss three connected realities: curtailing violence and disruption at public meetings, protecting public official and staff personal information, and safeguarding sensitive resident data (including voter related records) while still meeting legal obligations for access. We’ll share practical approaches to maintain order and continuity in public meetings; respond to rising volumes and complexity of public records requests without overwhelming staff or eroding trust; and apply clear processes for review, redaction, and access controls so transparency is preserved without increasing safety risk.