Board expands public‑comment policy to permit comments 'germane' to county business

Aug 17, 2026

Madison County amended its public‑comment policy so citizens may comment on matters germane to the county legislative body (not limited strictly to agenda items), following a July 1 law change; the clerk will begin a sign‑in process to record commenters.

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Commissioners voted to amend the county public‑comment policy so that, consistent with a July 1 change in state law, public speakers may address matters that are germane to the county legislative body rather than only items on the agenda. County attorney Bush explained the change and said the resolution mirrors the amended state law.

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