The way Eugene city councilors describe it, the decision to move their virtual-only work sessions back to an in-person format — while the public and media remain remote — is common sense.
But perhaps councilors have forgotten who they work for?
To some, it may not sound like a big deal for the council to keep the public and press physically out of these 27 meetings per year. Councilors don’t make official decisions in work sessions, after all, and public comment isn’t allowed. And anyone with an internet connection can join remotely and listen to councilors conduct city business…