Committee weighs identification, written statements and time limits for Citizens' Comments

Members of the Policy & Personnel Committee reviewed proposed changes to the Citizens' Comments rules, including whether speakers must state their address and whether a sign-in card could be used to collect contact information. County Attorney Kyle Elderidge cautioned that an address becomes "personally identifiable information once placed on the public record" and suggested a sign-in card as a way to collect contact details without requiring speakers to state an address aloud. Supervisor Dennis Witt supported having cards available before the meeting for those wishing to speak.