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Jasper County council debates earlier start time for meetings and how to schedule workshops
Summary
Council members discussed moving regular meetings from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., shifting workshops earlier, and the implications for public notice and participation; no change was adopted and the item will return for adoption in January.
Council members debated whether to change the start time of regular meetings from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and how that shift would affect workshops and public participation.
Some members said a 5:00 p.m. start could reduce public attendance because people may be working; others favored the earlier time and suggested trying a change on a trial basis. Speakers also discussed the logistics of posting public‑hearing notices and whether workshops should precede or follow regular meetings.
Speaker 3 recommended keeping a consistent regular meeting time and holding workshops either prior to the meeting or as separate scheduled events to avoid public confusion. Multiple members expressed willingness to test a revised schedule but asked that the item be formally posted for adoption at the council’s first January meeting.
No formal action was taken; council members agreed to review the proposal and decide in January.
