Assembly declines to introduce strict 3‑minute public‑comment limit
After public testimony and debate, the assembly voted against introducing Ordinance 21‑11, which would have codified a three‑minute limit on citizen comments; several residents and assemblymembers warned the change could reduce public participation.
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The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly on May 4 rejected an attempt to introduce Ordinance 21‑11, which would have amended borough code to set a three‑minute limit on citizen comments and public‑hearing testimony.
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