Supervisor Shut Out Media Legally | Roanoke News

A Botetourt County supervisor shut out the media from his Google Data Center town hall — and legally, he had the right to do it. Former U.S. Attorney John Fishwick explains that since it was a single-supervisor meeting, not a full board session, open-meeting laws don’t require press access. While officials say Snyder limited media to prioritize local residents, Fishwick notes transparency remains vital — especially on contentious issues like data centers — reminding us that even when legally permissible, excluding the press can undermine democratic accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afb6f2d495ca9e36