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Prescott council updates public‑comment rules, bans audible audience reactions in chambers
Summary
The City Council adopted resolution 2025‑1944 on Sept. 9 to clarify public‑comment procedures, require blue comment cards for agendized items, and add a provision banning clapping and booing in chambers; the council added language allowing staff presentations to be re‑displayed on request.
Prescott — The Prescott City Council adopted an update to its rules of procedure on Sept. 9 to clarify expectations for public comment and audience behavior during meetings.
The changes, adopted by resolution number 2025‑1944 on a 5–0 vote, add a requirement that members of the public who wish to speak on agendized items must complete a blue comment card with name, city of residence and the item they intend to address. The rules also clarify that groups wishing to address the council should identify a representative…
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