Rules for Public Comment

Public comment is intended to be an opportunity for the public to address Council and should not be expected to be a discussion or debate. Please refer to Council Resolution No. 30-2015 regarding public comment during regular Council meetings. Note, public comment is generally not taken during Council’s monthly committee or work session meetings.

All public comments may be no longer than three (3) minutes in length.

There are three opportunities to make public comment during a regular City Council meeting:

  1. During Agenda Item VI. This public comment period is reserved for citizens who have contacted the City Clerk in advance to request the opportunity to address City Council about an issue that is not on the agenda. Requests to address City Council must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting through the form found on this page.
  2. During Agenda Item X. This item is reserved for citizens who have not contacted the City Clerk in advance and would like to comment on an issue that is not on the agenda.
  3. You may comment on specific agenda item(s) when prompted to do so by the Council President.

Language Access

To request free interpretation services in any language, including ASL, please make your request at least 5 days before the meeting date by emailing [email protected]. Be sure to include your full name, language requested, email address, and phone number with your request.

The Office of Language Services will attempt to secure an interpreter from a local professional service agency. The Office of Language Services will contact you with more information once an interpreter has been confirmed for the requested meeting.

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