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Board affirms practice allowing anonymous public comment, citing Bagley‑Keene and AG guidance
Summary
After debate over printed guidance that describes sign‑up as voluntary, the Board of Equalization voted to affirm its longstanding practice of permitting anonymous commenters at public meetings, citing Bagley‑Keene Act and Attorney General guidance. The motion passed 4–1 with Member Schaffer opposed.
The Board of Equalization voted to affirm its current practice of advising the public that they may comment anonymously at public meetings, reiterating a legal opinion that Bagley‑Keene and Attorney General guidance support allowing anonymous speakers.
Vice Chair Lieber moved the measure to “affirm our current practice of advising the public of their right to make comments anonymously, pursuant to Bagley‑Keene.” Deputy Controller Amron seconded the motion.
Legal staff summarized prior analysis finding that the board’s…
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