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City Administrator Gary Scott said the change is to be able to ensure that attorney-client privilege is maintained. Scott said the change was discussed between the city's legal team and city administrators before being brought to City Council with concerns about discussions surrounding upcoming topics. (Nichaela Shaheen/Community Impact)

Conroe City Council votes to require in-person attendance for executive session

By Nichaela Shaheen

Before the City Council’s decision, council members were allowed to video call into executive session. However, City Attorney Mike Garner said there are concerns about security and the need to protect the integrity of the closed-door executive session meetings. 

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