Public Comment provided as guidance and are approximate. Guidelines for Audience Comments Citizen comments are an important part of the public process. We take them seriously and factor them into the decisions we make. comment will have the opportunity to do so. Please direct comments to the whole Council and not individuals. While this is not a question and answer session, we will contact you to follow up, if needed. When recognized, attendees) or step up to the lectern Relationship to City (e.g. resident, property owner, business owner). respond after your name or phone number is called or if your connection is lost unexpectedly, the meeting will need to proceed. You are encouraged to rejoin the meeting, if able. Written comments can be submitted at any time to
[email protected]. Personal attacks, obscene language, derogatory remarks and disruptive behavior such as shouting, booing, clapping, and stomping feet will not be permitted. If a speaker is out of order, the presiding officer will direct the speaker to return to his or her seat or, for virtual attendees, may direct staff to mute their microphone. If a speaker does not comply, the presiding officer may take a recess to restore order. If a disruption to the meeting occurs and order cannot be restored, the presiding officer may proceed to use one of the options provided for in RCW 42.30.050 to ensure orderly continuation of the meeting. Again, citizen comments, written and verbal, are an important aspect of the public process. The City takes comments seriously, and we thank members of the public for taking the time to address us during our meetings. regarding agenda items, your comments are welcome at
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