Shawnee County commission meetings no longer open to public because of coronavirus

Shawnee County officials are changing the way their meetings are held to help limit the spread of germs during the coronavirus pandemic.

All department heads called in to Thursday morning’s county commission meeting at the courthouse unless they had a presentation to show in person.

They did this to keep the number of people in the room limited and allow for 6 feet between each person.

The public is no longer allowed at meetings and will have to address commissioners through letters.