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Hilliard Council tightens public‑comment rules in package vote; settles on 3‑minute standard with discretionary extensions
Summary
After a months‑long review of council rules, members voted to adopt updated rules and clarified public‑comment limits: general public comment remains 3 minutes with a discretionary 2‑minute extension; second‑reading public hearings were set to a maximum of 8 minutes.
The Hilliard City Council concluded a multi‑meeting review of council rules on May 12 and voted to adopt the updated rules package, 6‑1.
The discussion centered on public participation limits. Staff had surveyed neighboring jurisdictions and recommended clearer written limits so members and the public know expected time allotments. Council settled on maintaining a 3‑minute default for…
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