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Harnett commissioners reopen debate over public‑comment time, agree to reconsider rule next meeting

5737896 · September 9, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners discussed returning the public‑comment period from three minutes back to five, debated enforcement of behavior rules and possible camera changes, and agreed to list the item on the next meeting for a formal vote when all members are present.

Commissioners reopened a board discussion about the length and conduct rules of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners’ public‑comment period, debating whether to revert the time limit from three minutes to five and whether to enforce existing conduct rules more strictly.

One commissioner, who said she supported five minutes when she first chaired the board, asked the board to reconsider the three‑minute limit and noted rules in the board’s policies that prohibit…

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