Residents object to new 3-minute public-comment limit; council keeps rule

Jul 20, 2026

Residents raised principled objections to a newly imposed three-minute public-comment limit, arguing complex topics need more time; council confirmed the limit but said the town will hold topic-specific forums for substantial issues.

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Several residents used the public-comment periods to object to the council's new three-minute speaking limit, saying complex issues require more time and that a single monthly meeting is insufficient for substantive input. "I object to the 3 minutes," resident Marty Sanders said, asking that the minutes reflect the principled objection.

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