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Spokane council adopts overhaul of public‑comment rules, adds opt‑in “express lane”
Summary
The Spokane City Council voted to adopt a sweeping amendment changing how and when the public can comment on legislation, including an opt‑in “express lane” for early comment, shortened grouped comment windows for some agenda sections and an effective date of July 9 for testimony timeline changes.
The Spokane City Council on March 2 adopted a rules amendment that restructures the legislative agenda and changes when members of the public can speak on items.
Staff adviser Mr. Bird (Jacoby) told the council the changes would take effect July 9 and would create an opt‑in “express lane” allowing speakers who sign up to give a single three‑minute statement early in the meeting in exchange for foregoing later opportunities to comment on proposed, pending or final items. The amendment also reorders the…
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