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Residents urge Middleton board to let public comment respond to debate, not just open agenda
Summary
Two residents told the board that limiting public comment to fixed times prevents citizens from addressing issues after discussion, asking the board to create ways for the public to speak closer to votes so comments can inform decision‑making.
Two residents used public comment time to press the Middleton District board on how and when the public may speak.
Michael Galloway told the board that if public comment is only allowed before discussion the public cannot respond to the board’s deliberations; he said he wants his arguments made publicly and for the district to find a way for Middleton citizens to be heard before votes. Don Reynolds seconded the point, saying in‑person comment is often clearer than one‑on‑one phone or email exchanges and urged limited but meaningful opportunities for public input.
Board members thanked both speakers; no immediate procedural change was made during the meeting and the board did not take action to alter public‑comment timing at that session.
