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Hopkinsville council advances citizen-participation ordinance, adds five-minute cap and enforcement language
Hopkinsville City Council · November 5, 2025
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Summary
The council passed first reading of an amendment to the Hopkinsville code that clarifies public-comment procedures — one appearance per meeting, five-minute limits, and authority for the presiding officer to remove disruptive speakers and request police assistance.
Hopkinsville — The Hopkinsville City Council advanced Ordinance 31-2025 on first reading Nov. 4, updating the city code’s citizen-participation rules.
The proposed changes amend section 31.04 to require that speakers use the designated podium, be recognized by the presiding officer, state their name and address for…
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