When is it appropriate to address an item on the Agenda and speak before the Mayor and Aldermen at a City Council meeting?
You may contact the Mayor, City Clerk, or any staff member prior to the meeting and advise them of your request. When the Mayor opens the floor for public comment, you should raise your hand and wait to be recognized. You will be asked approach the podium and state your name and address for public record. Citizen input may occur either at the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting, during regular Council meeting (so long as it is topic related) but always at the end of the regular Council meeting. Please be concise when sharing your point of view and keep comments focused on the subject being addressed. Personal attacks, profanity, or slanderous remarks are strongly prohibited.
