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Residents raise fairness and Open Meetings Act questions during Denton public comment
Summary
During public comment at the June 23 Denton Board meeting, resident Lona Anderson said she was prevented from speaking at a June 15 meeting while others were allowed to speak and requested clarification about meeting procedures; Board Member Joe Hobelman noted the state Open Meetings Act is posted for inspection.
Two residents used the June 23 public-comment period to press the board for clarity on meeting procedures. Gail Braunsroth opened public comment by thanking volunteers for Denton Daze. Later, Lona Anderson told the board she "was not permitted to speak during the meeting, while six other individuals were allowed to speak afterward," and asked that all citizens be treated fairly and that a prior request to amend the zoning ordinance be acknowledged.
Board member Joe Hobelman had earlier noted that the Nebraska Open Meetings Act "is posted on the wall and available for public inspection." The minutes do not record any formal response or corrective action by the board addressing Anderson’s allegation about the June 15 meeting; the matter was raised as a public-comment concern rather than an agenda item.
