Commissioners considering public comments policy

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette

The Union County Commissioners are considering the implementation of a public comments policy for visitors looking to speak during the board’s weekly meetings.

While visitors who attend the regular Wednesday sessions are always given a chance to speak, there is no formal policy on when or how long. Meeting agendas typically don’t feature a public comments section but the board will open the floor to visitors between regular session items and let them comment or ask questions.

County Administrator Bill Narducci said adding a policy has been a topic of discussion over the years but generally falls down the priority list.

“This has be…

Read this entire article as it appeared in print in our eEdition