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Commission asks staff to return with resolution on public‑speaking format after split views

Cooper City Commission · January 29, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners debated whether to limit the meeting’s second public‑comment period and whether agenda‑specific comments should be heard at the start. The body directed staff and the city attorney to draft a resolution reflecting the commission’s intent and bring it back for consideration.

Commissioner Mallozzi proposed changing the meeting’s public‑speaking format to require speakers who address specific agenda items or direct, localized resident concerns to speak at the start of the meeting and to remove or limit the rebuttal/general comment opportunity at the end. Supporters said the change would protect meeting time…

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