The Broomfield City Council has ended the phone service residents use to call in their public comments to city council meetings, according to a post on the city’s website.

Last year, 95 people used the phone service during city council meetings, which is a small fraction of the people who participate in writing or in person, the website says.

In a post sharing the announcement on the Broomfield County Republicans Facebook page, people shared thoughts about the decision, including comments from Ward 1 Councilmember James Marsh-Holschen.

“That service cost over $10,000 in 2024,” Marsh-Holschen said.

At least one resident expressed concerns about remote access and concerns about transparency within Broomfield’s government.

“My overarching concern is just transparency within the city,” Broomfield resident Heather Stidham said. “It looks like (the service) maybe cost too much, but that information is difficult to get.”

In Tuesday’s council meeting, the council is expected to discuss possible alternatives to the phone-in service at Marsh-Holschen’s request.

“I do believe we should offer as many opportunities as possible for residents to interact with their government representatives,” the Facebook comment reads.

The meeting is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the George Di Ciero City and County Building, 1 Descombes Drive. Residents can provide comment in person or via a councilmember’s email, which can be found at broomfield.org/954/Council-Members.