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Cocoa Beach commission moves regular meetings to 6 p.m. on first reading
Summary
On first reading, commissioners voted to change the regular meeting start time to 6 p.m.; supporters cited resident engagement, opponents raised scheduling conflicts for some residents and staff.
The City Commission took first‑reading action to change its regular meeting start time to 6 p.m. under Ordinance 17‑12. Proponents argued an earlier start could improve resident participation and reduce late‑night meetings; opponents noted many residents still finish work at 5 or 6 p.m. and expressed concern about reducing opportunity for those workers to attend.
Commissioners also discussed a limit on meeting end times (a three‑hour default) so staff and attendees would not be required to remain past 9 p.m. The motion to update the meeting time was moved and supported; commissioners approved setting the start time at 6 p.m. (first reading action). The item will return for a subsequent reading with final ordinance language.
