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Board discusses public-comment policy, work-session comments and possible proof-of-residence requirement
Summary
Board members debated whether community comments at work sessions should be limited to agenda items, whether the board chair should enforce the rule and whether the sign-up process should require proof of residence. Counsel will be asked to advise on the legality of requiring proof of residence; staff will forward policy language for
Board members reviewed the district's public-comment rules after a community member addressed the board during the work session. Discussion covered whether the board should strictly require speakers to address agenda items at work sessions, whether chairs should enforce the policy consistently and whether the sign-up process should require proof of local residence.
The board noted the current policy requires public…
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