Public comment rules

A former councilor criticized residents being gaveled down and demanded accountability for staff inaction on an unregistered vacant property for two years.

Said rules against speaking on agenda items were enforced unevenly and suggested clearer recording rules in the opening statement.

Asked that comment rules be enforced and raised detailed questions about Flock surveillance cameras — funding, data storage, and access.

Urged the council to keep enforcing public comment policies against hate speech, saying civility is not censorship.