Public speaking rule 25 amendment
At a glance
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- What: request to amend Rule 25 so that all 10 public speaking slots (3 minutes each) are reserved for people not serving on the council.
- Where it stands: a written request was filed on 2026-10-19; Faith Sweeney asked President Herron to refer it to the Rules committee for the December review of council rules of order.
- Next: referral to the Rules committee (not yet confirmed in the record).
Why it was raised
- Sitting councilors can register for one of the 10 spots, potentially keeping residents from being heard.
- Councilors already have a chance to speak in official proceedings; residents do not.
Sources
- 2026-10-19 - City Council (public comment and council proceedings, 2026-10-19)
Discussion time
About 1 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 - City Council | 1 |
Log
- 2026-10-19 - City Council — Faith Sweeney asked to reserve all 10 public speaking spots for non-councilors and for referral to the Rules committee.