'The Open and Public Meetings Act doesn't specify that amplification must be used in public meetings in order for city councils to "conduct their deliberations openly"'

The Open and Public Meeting Act probably doesn't say that the city council should speak English, but that would also be expected since it is the language we all understand. The public expects common sense. Using adequate amplification so all can hear, just like using the universal language so all can understand, makes common sense. Sounds like it was a case of the city going though the motions but violating the intent of the law.

"The City Council doesn't normally use microphones . . ." Oh yes they do or did when I was on the council. Mike Kellermeyer. There is more than just public clamor about transparency in government but we're not getting it. Candidates run on being open and accessible and being "transparent." No mikes? Not transparent.

'Easier' if no one is looking over their shoulder and asking questions?

Closed door next?

They took us all the way to Midway to get away from the public one year.

It is frustrating to show up and not hear; but making the deliberations not heard on purpose shouldn't be allowed.

That means the public must hear what is being said,
There fore they must amplify the meeting
This is some more Utah ignorant thinking
What is wrong with you sheep?
Time to stand up and be counted
They walk on you every step of the way
The increased taxation needs to be a vote of the people
They are abridging your right to vote
This is not a vote for the City Council to decide

"The increased taxation needs to be a vote of the people...
This is not a vote for the City Council to decide."

No, we don't get to vote.

State law allows this (telecom tax) and every other municipality besides us and Cottonwood Heights has already put it into place.

Property taxes get a public hearing, but not a vote. So council can do whatever they want on that one, too.

The $30,000,000 bond mentioned WOULD have to go to vote. But the mayor has indicated he is 'tending away from it'.

They'll shove it down our throats, and rip out our wallets, but won't ask us.

Kinda like the millions that city council has squandered on their pig, uh, pork projects.

But then, the mayor thinks there are too many motor homes, nice shoes and Jazz tickets in West Jordan (stated during a council meeting), and that we need to rethink our priorities and give them more taxes to spend.