Public Participation

I was just talking with someone about an issue they thought was important. While I was happy to hear about it, I encouraged them to personally bring it to the whole Assembly. My colleagues listen to citizens a lot more than they listen to me. At the beginning of every regular Assembly meeting there is a time for what is called "Public Participation on Non-Agenda Items." If you have an opinion or idea that is not related to an issue we are hearing that night-- sign up in the back of the Assembly Chambers and you will have 3-5 minutes to present whatever you want. This has been a route that a number of people have used to get action on something.

While there are a variety of ordinances to be heard at our regular meeting Monday 8/25, there are two that you may be especially interested in. The first is a vote to put a bond issue on the October ballot to build a covered play area at DZ middle school. The second is an appropriation of $500,000 to support a whale sculpture for the waterfront. Click on the agenda and minutes link on the links at the right to get more information.