P.S. Here is one of those stories.

“…you are talking about things that are so far over our heads,” (County Manager) Brice said while struggling to conclude his presentation, as a resident stood and yelled at the commissioners about federal immigration policy: “This is on you! You have blood on your hands!”

https://www.demingheadlight.com/2023/05/18/interruptions-slow-luna-county-commissioners/

#publicmeetings #journalism #LunaCounty #NewMexico #DemingHeadlight

In #Deming and #LunaCounty, these two local governments have been struggling to find ways to allow public input without the meetings becoming a circus.

Public comments can sometimes bring a lot of entertainment and some spectacle to a dry municipal meeting, but they decided there needed to be limits.

Deming got rid of public comments altogether -- but began holding monthly "town hall" meetings to let folks ask questions and comment at length. 1/2

#publicmeetings #civics #localgovt

Independent reporter @michael talks about his experience covering #publicmeetings, what to consider when the rumor mill winds up, and how to prepare if you want to put your concerns on record at a public meeting in front of your elected officials.

#localnewsmatters

https://carterobserver.net/2023/03/10/video-so-you-want-to-speak-at-a-public-meeting/

All boards and commissions, including City Council, will return to meeting in person as Governor Gavin Newsom ends the statewide emergency order. Adam Gillitt reports on City Hall safety measures, exceptions to the rule, and what some city officials have to say about the change.

https://alamedapost.com/news/in-person-meetings-to-return/

#COVID #Alameda #BrownAct #InPerson #CityCouncil #GavinNewsom #PublicMeetings #StateOfEmergency