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Board moves to ease public comment sign-up, removes 24‑hour written requirement on first reading
Summary
During first reading of policy 1.404 board members debated the 24‑hour written sign‑up requirement for public comment and voted to remove the requirement; the amended motion passed on first reading (final recorded 6 yes, 1 abstain).
The board considered amendments to policy 1.404 on April 6 and voted to remove a prior requirement that individuals sign up in writing at least 24 hours in advance to speak at board meetings.
Board member 15 led the effort, arguing the rule made it harder for citizens to address the board and that other local legislative bodies allow speakers to sign up on site. Supporters of the 24‑hour rule said it was intended to ease administrative burden and give staff time to prepare. After discussion the board voted on the amendment to remove the 24‑hour written sign‑up requirement; the transcript records an amendment tally of 5 yes, 1 no, 1 abstain for the initial vote and the final amended motion passed on first reading with a recorded 6 yes, 1 abstain. The change was recorded as a first reading action and will return for a subsequent reading.
