In the era of social distancing to combat the spread of the coronavirus, one local official in Minnesota attended a city council meeting streaming from his hot tub.
North Oaks City Council member Martin Long appeared to be in his home at the start of the April 9 teleconference meeting, but about an hour into it, he moved outside, reappearing without his shirt. A few minutes later, Long moved out of the camera’s frame to put his shirt back on before getting into the hot tub.
Long can be seen floating around while his colleagues spoke. When he was recognized to speak by Mayor Gregg Nelson, he had difficulties unmuting his microphone.
“I’m trying,” he said. “My fingers are wet. I’m in the hot tub. First I’ve ever been on a council meeting when I’m in the hot tub, so it’s kind of cool.”
Long then removed his shirt again, prompting the mayor to shake his head, before he updated his colleagues on his work.
