Commissioners debate removing public comment from work sessions and adding 'town hall' format
A commissioner proposed replacing work‑session public comment with quarterly town halls where residents submit questions in advance so staff and commissioners can research answers; the board agreed to consider language and potentially vote at the next regular meeting.
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During the Dec. 2 work session, a commissioner proposed removing the public‑comment segment from future work sessions and replacing it with a quarterly town‑hall format designed for two‑way conversation. The proposal would ask residents to submit questions in advance so staff and commissioners can prepare answers and engage directly.
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