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County public participation policy discussion tabled to allow more review after commissioners raise free-speech concerns
Summary
Commissioners received two draft options for updating the county’s public participation process and voted to table action to the next regular meeting to give members time to review provisions and consider public comment concerns.
Washington County commissioners reviewed two draft options for revising the county’s public-participation policy and voted to table a final decision to the next meeting after concerns were raised about past changes being perceived as retaliatory.
Why it matters: The policy governs when members of the public may request a standalone agenda item, how to submit supporting documentation and time…
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