New public comment rules for online commenters
Summary
Going forward, online commenters must give their full name and address to have their comments read aloud at meetings; otherwise the comments only appear in the record.
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Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Accountability of the comment process — named commenters, like in-person speakers.
Anonymous online commenters who prefer screen names won't have their comments read aloud.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-08-13
Going forward, online commenters must give their full name and address to have their comments read aloud at meetings; otherwise the comments only appear in the record.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-08-06
Starting now, if you comment online you have to give your real full name and where you live for your comment to be read aloud at meetings. Screen-name-only comments still go in the minutes but won't be read.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
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