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Knoxville council advances rule changes on public forum and creates rules committee amid debate
Summary
On first reading, Knoxville City Council approved a package of rule changes — including a proposed 3-minute limit for most public comments and a 30-minute cap on the public forum — and established a standing Rules Committee, drawing sharp debate from residents and some council members who urged postponement.
The Knoxville City Council on Tuesday advanced a multi-part ordinance that would revise the council's rules of procedure, including changes to the public forum, a requirement that agenda material be delivered earlier, and the creation of a standing Rules Committee.
The most contested change would limit most public commenters to three minutes each, with an overall 30-minute cap on the public forum and a stated intent to allow more individuals to speak within that cap. Supporters on the task force and several council members…
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