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Candidates split on moving public comment as residents say late meetings reduce participation
Summary
Several forum attendees and candidates argued moving public comment to the end of meetings has reduced participation; many candidates said they favor returning public comment to the start to improve access.
Multiple candidates and public commentators told the forum that moving the Missoula City Council public-comment period to the end of meetings has reduced resident participation and made it harder for people with schedules or children to speak. At the event, several candidates said they would support restoring public comment to the start of council meetings or otherwise finding ways to increase public access.
Why it matters: Public comment is the primary mechanism residents use to raise concerns directly to council; changes in timing…
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