Knowledge Base

Yes, the public is welcome to speak at City Commission meetings. As a part of each regular City Commission agenda, time is set aside for “Petitions from the Public Present.” At this time, the public may address the City Commission regarding an item not on the published agenda. In addition, the public may request to address the City Commission regarding any item on the agenda. In order to be recognized by the Mayor to speak, members of the public are requested to complete a yellow “Speaker’s Card” and give it to the City Clerk before the meeting. The yellow cards are available at the back of the City Commission Chambers. Depending on the length of the agenda and the number of persons present who wish to speak, the Mayor may request that speakers limit their comments to three (3) minutes. Workshop meetings of the City Commission are also open to the public, although since workshop meetings are called for a special purpose/topic, no time is set aside specifically for comments from the public.