By Rocklin-Roseville Today

The geography of Placer County stretches from the flatlands of western Roseville to the mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe. This presents difficulties for all citizens to participate in local government.

When the Placer County Board of Supervisors meets in Auburn this week, the meeting will feature something that’s never been done before — video teleconferencing for the public.

The pilot effort to take place Feb. 24 will allow Tahoe area residents to remotely participate in the board’s Auburn meeting through video teleconferencing. Members of the public will be able to address the board during public comment and offer their views during public hearings. This pilot will test the possibility of making this a permanent feature of board meetings. All comment and testimony that is offered remotely will become part of the official record.

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