Key West commission tightens public‑comment Q&A, approves procedural change
The Key West City Commission on Aug. 6 approved amended meeting rules that limit back-and-forth question‑and‑answer exchanges between the public and staff during the public‑comment period, directing most staff responses to occur during item discussion or at the discretion of the presiding officer.
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The Key West City Commission voted Aug. 6 to amend its rules governing public comment, moving to restrict direct back‑and‑forth exchanges between members of the public and city staff during the public‑comment portion of meetings. The measure, carried by roll call after extended debate, clarifies that staff may respond at the direction of the presiding officer or by direction of the commission and that public comment will occur before discussion on an agenda item.
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