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Commission approves handbook updates after debate over public‑comment order and pledge
Summary
The commission approved changes to the Livingston City Commission handbook, adding a threat‑response appendix and guidance that, in high‑volume situations, the chair may solicit public comment in a prioritized order and limit comment time to no less than three minutes. The proposal prompted strong public reaction and extensive edits by commissioners.
The Livingston City Commission approved a revised commission handbook after extended public comment and commissioner deliberation that focused on a proposed public‑comment ordering and other procedural clarifications.
City manager Grant Gager presented proposed edits that included appendix C (a draft threat‑response policy), changes reflecting the recently codified conflict‑of‑interest ordinance, and a new public‑comment procedure that, in situations with unusually high turnout, would prioritize comments from city residents and city business owners before county residents and other commenters. Gager said the changes reflect practices several other cities use to manage long meetings.
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