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Commission to trial evening meetings once a month; last Tuesday set for 6:30 p.m.
Summary
The board approved a six‑month trial to hold one regular meeting per month in the evening (last Tuesday of the month) starting at 6:30 p.m., with commissioners suggesting public hearings be scheduled at those night meetings to improve public participation.
The Lincoln County Board voted to pilot evening meetings once per month for six months, scheduling the county's regular, last‑Tuesday meeting of each month to start at 6:30 p.m.
Chairman Bryant and several commissioners said the change is designed to increase public access and participation for residents who work daytime hours. Commissioner Arons suggested holding public hearings at the evening meeting slot to maximize attendance. Commissioner Landeen and others supported a trial run of six months, with the board able to adjust timing if needed. A member of the public who spoke in favor thanked the board for trying the change.
Motion and vote: a motion to schedule the last Tuesday of the month as an evening meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. for a six‑month trial passed by roll call.
Why it matters: night meetings could increase access for working residents and allow greater public participation for items that require public hearings.
Ending: The board will begin the trial of one evening meeting per month (last Tuesday) at 6:30 p.m. and monitor attendance and participation before considering a longer‑term change.
