Tag: Public Comment
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Tensions flare in Adams 14 as school board member films speakers during public comment
As Nicholas Hernandez approached the podium to speak during public comment, Adams 14 School Board Director Luz “Lucy” Molina-Aguayo pulled out her cellphone and began filming. She did the same when others spoke during an Oct. 21 meeting, including former candidate Brandi Valdez — who, at the time, was running for an at-large seat on…
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Tensions flare in Adams 14 as school board member films speakers during public comment
As Nicholas Hernandez approached the podium to speak during public comment, Adams 14 School Board Director Luz “Lucy” Molina-Aguayo pulled out her cellphone and began filming. She did the same when others spoke during an Oct. 21 meeting, including former candidate Brandi Valdez — who, at the time, was running for an at-large seat on…
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PUC schedules public information sessions on upcoming rules
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has announced four opportunities for the public to learn about and comment on regulatory actions currently under consideration. This is part of the commission’s program to improve the clarity and transparency of what critics have characterized as a “Byzantine” and…
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Aurora council updates new public comment rule to ensure ADA compliance
A new rule passed by the Aurora City Council on Monday night will limit the number of people who can speak to the council from the podium at a time with exceptions made for certain people, such as those with disabilities accepted under the ADA. Earlier this month, councilmembers made the initial vote to change…
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Aurora council to vote on removing physical disabilities from exceptions to new public comment rule
At Monday night’s Aurora City Council meeting, councilmembers will vote on a resolution to alter a rule about public comment that was passed at the last council meeting. In early May, councilmembers voted to change another public comment rule to limit how people can speak to their elected officials during meetings amidst ongoing protests, limiting…
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Aurora council meeting ‘goes well’ after new public comment session
The Aurora City Council’s latest effort to quiet protesters who have been attending every meeting for the past eight months appears to have worked in the council’s favor. Monday night’s meeting was back to in-person with newly adopted rules for public comment following several virtual meetings during which the council weighed options for managing ongoing…
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Aurora City Council changes public comment rules, creates separate speaking session
Aurora councilmembers approved a resolution Monday night that changes the rules of public comment, adding a separate speaking session before meetings that will not be livestreamed. The resolution, sponsored by Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky, passed with seven ‘yes’ votes and three ‘no’ votes from councilmembers Crystal Murillo, Alison Coombs and Ruben Medina. The proposed resolution comes…
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Aurora council to meet virtually again after protesters skirt meeting rules
Aurora City Council will hold its next meeting virtually and consider options for changing public comment rules after Monday night’s virtual meeting was interrupted by protesters who attempted to skirt the rules to speak. Monday night’s meeting went virtual because of “safety concerns,” according to councilmembers, who also decided to eliminate the option for public…
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Denver City Council condemns racist, antisemitic ‘Zoom-bomber,’ looks for ways to improve Zoom meeting security
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council and members of the public who were watching or listening in remotely were rocked on Monday by a racist, xenophobic and antisemitic tirade from an unregistered viewer on Zoom who managed to override the tech’s mute status. The unknown and unnamed…
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Public Utilities Commission seeking public input on Xcel’s future plans
Members of the public get a chance to weigh in on two Xcel Energy requests before the Public Utilities Commission to approve a combined $978 million for heat and transportation electrification plans. Xcel submitted its clean heat plan in August 2022, presenting the required four portfolios of actions to reduce natural gas emissions by 4% by…