Medicine Hat says council chamber changes are for ‘safety and security concerns’
The City of Medicine Hat says recent and upcoming changes to the council chambers are in response to “safety and security concerns” submitted by staff due to the gray areas between the public and other areas.
Staff acknowledged the changes publicly for the first time Tuesday and revealed plans for now-removed former media table positioned above the council floor.
The original media table, located in a semi-circle area overlooking the council horseshoe, was blocked off and removed in recent months.
Members of the media were then asked to sit at a smaller table located on the chamber’s top walkway, above the public gallery and further from council.