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Council debates timing, limits and decorum for public comment at Hooper meetings
Summary
At the March 6 work meeting the council discussed moving public comments to the start of meetings, limiting commenters per meeting, online signups and enforcement against personal attacks; law enforcement and counsel attended to advise on First Amendment and meeting‑disruption issues.
Hooper City Council members used much of their March 6 work meeting to consider changes to how the city handles public comment, including whether comments should occur at the start of meetings, how many residents can speak, and how to prevent personal attacks and disruptions.
Council members reported that the city's municipal code lists an order of business that differs from current practice; historically public comments…
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