Public Comment Rules
Summary
Surprise ditched its old public comment rule after a resident was controversially arrested at a council meeting. If you like to speak your mind at local government gatherings, this makes it easier and safer to get involved.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
It won't cost you anything, but it could save the city a bundle in potential lawsuits over free speech violations.
Local residents and activists who want a safe, hassle-free way to hold city leaders accountable get a major win here.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (2)
Dysart school board reduces public commenting time - Surprise Independent
Without a vote or discussion, the Dysart Unified School District governing board has muted individual public commenting time by two minutes and ten seconds, leaving people 90 seconds to speak.
Surprise City Council repeals decades-long rule after arrest of public speaker
Surprise City Council repeals decades-long rule after arrest of public speaker AZ Family
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