At its July 20, 2026 meeting, Council Member Jestes suggested…
City of BentonKentucky- Detected
- Jul 20, 2026
- 107 days ago
- Sector
- Information Technology
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From the meeting
At its July 20, 2026 meeting, Council Member Jestes suggested upgrading the video and sound system for council meetings. The council agreed to let her check pricing, so the decision was still open and no vendor was selected. This is an early buying signal for AV and meeting-room technology tied to council operations.
The next step is pricing and likely vendor comparison.
- Source
- Council meeting audio video upgrade pricing
- Meeting date
- July 20, 2026
- Agency
- City of Benton
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