town hall
noun
1
: a public building used for town-government offices and meetings
2
: an event at which a public official or political candidate addresses an audience by answering questions posed by individual members
Town halls have lost some of their spontaneity. The 80 or so undecided voters chosen for Tuesday's event must submit their questions in advance and moderator Candy Crowley of CNN will decide which people to call on.—
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The artists — many of whom have their studios at Oolite locations or have worked with the organization before — are demanding transparency from Oolite on its decision, a town hall to discuss the matter and for Board Chair Marie Elena Angulo to step down.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
From March 4 to April 18, the city opened a survey to the community and hosted public town halls about the questionnaire.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
From March 4 to April 18, the city opened a survey to the community and hosted public town halls about the questionnaire.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
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“Town hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/town%20hall. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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