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Limiting Public Comment to Issues Not Already Covered Q: I recently attended a County Board of Supervisor’s meeting concerning implementation of medical cannabis ID card program. During the meeting the board Chairman told the individuals coming forward that when they are giving their testimonies they are to limit their comments to issue other than what has already been brought up by previous testimonies. My problem with this is that it appears to be limiting people’s

Limiting Public Testimonies to New Issues Q: During a recent City Council meeting the board Chairman told the individuals coming forward that when they are giving their testimonies they are to limit their comments to issue other than what has already been brought up by previous testimonies. My problem with this is that it appears to be limiting people’s testimonies.  I see the practicality of have such a policy during these public quorums, but it