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Never mind driving to Annapolis to testify - the County Council still wants to know what you think, in 140 characters or less.

In a nod to the technological revolution, the council plans to start soliciting public participation via Twitter during its next meeting on Feb. 16.

Council Chairman Ed Middlebrooks, R-Severn, will lead the effort - in part, he said, to get access to opinions from a more varied cross section of constituents, particularly those interested enough to watch council meetings at...