Citizen comment period

Argued that non-agenda public comments should be restored and that time limit extensions should be applied fairly without discrimination.

Supported keeping special meeting times convenient for the public, advocated for judicial removal options for council members, and supported relaxing resign-to-run rules for external offices.

Stressed that email is not a substitute for live citizen comments and requested that the right to speak on non-agenda items be enshrined in the city charter.

Requested clarification on whether the Charter Review Committee's recommendations stayed within the council's authorized scope and asked for a cross-reference matrix.

Spoke as a Charter Review Committee member, explaining the rationale behind proposed changes such as change order briefings and resign-to-run provisions.