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Planning commission removes general public‑comment period from its bylaws after debate
Summary
After extended discussion about meeting procedure and public engagement, the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6–1 to delete the "citizens to be heard" / public‑comment section from its bylaws and future agendas, citing concerns about off‑topic testimony and process integrity.
The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to remove the general public‑comment segment commonly called "citizens to be heard" from its bylaws and meeting agendas. The motion to delete the public‑comment section (article references within the bylaws) passed 6–1, meeting the two‑thirds threshold required to amend the bylaws.
Commissioners and county counsel debated whether general public comment should appear at the beginning or end of meetings and how to structure it. Supporters of deletion…
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