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AMP broadcast contract

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Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.

Public comments (4)

OpposedKodiak AdamsFeb 3, 2026

An AMP producer of seven years shared what the job meant to his career and expressed fear of returning to the service industry.

Council Regular Meeting — February 3, 2026 · 1:22:57 →
OpposedNoa DanielsFeb 3, 2026

AMP's executive director asked the council to reconsider, noting the transition timeline hadn't been discussed with AMP and that costs reflect Monterey's cost of living.

Council Regular Meeting — February 3, 2026 · 1:24:10 →
OpposedNina BeetyFeb 3, 2026

Opposed replacing AMP with a government agency, arguing the nonprofit's community value outweighs the roughly $80,000 bid gap and that public access isn't where to cut costs.

Council Regular Meeting — February 3, 2026 · 1:26:00 →
OpposedEsther MalkinFeb 3, 2026

Argued for supporting the local nonprofit over cost savings, citing local employment and privacy concerns about government-run media.

Council Regular Meeting — February 3, 2026 · 24:26 →