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Edison council introduces ordinance to cut public speaking to 4 minutes after heated debate
Summary
After a lengthy work-session debate, the Edison Township Council introduced Ordinance 2,233 to reduce public speaking time from six to four minutes and eliminate rebuttal; council scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 25, 2024 amid divided votes and strong public pushback.
The Edison Township Council introduced Ordinance 2,233 on Sept. 9, a measure to change the public-comment rules by shortening individual speaker time from six minutes to four and removing the opportunity for rebuttal. The motion to introduce the ordinance passed on first reading and was published for public hearing and final consideration on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.
Council President Patel, who sponsored the change, said the proposal is intended to make meetings more…
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