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Public speaker urges expanded public-comment time at Charleston council meetings
Charleston City Council · October 20, 2025
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Summary
At the meeting, Jennifer Baumann told council members that the current public-comment rules limit participation and urged the city to lengthen speaking time and allow more people to speak, suggesting a two-minute minimum per speaker.
Jennifer Baumann, a resident and frequent civic speaker, urged the Charleston City Council to expand its public-comment period so more residents can present issues directly to their representatives. "I think 2 minutes minimum would be reasonable," Baumann…
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