Re: [LincolnTalk] Speaking time at town meeting

2023-12-20 Thread Bijoy Misra
I agree that the town meeting format needs change. Individual expression in the meeting was necessary when the meeting was the only forum. I would think that information tables can be set up by individuals or groups to disseminate a point of view. It should be open and all voices should be

Re: [LincolnTalk] Speaking time at town meeting

2023-12-20 Thread Adam M Hogue
Paul 100% agreed.  Also, especially in Lincoln things do not just appear at town meeting we have dozens of meetings and forums before hand so if you have a major opinion or want something changed those are the times to do it.  This is why I support we vote as soon as possible or do ballot votes we

[LincolnTalk] Speaking time at town meeting

2023-12-20 Thread Paul Rice via Lincoln
The 2 minute limit for speakers at town meeting has raised some questions. I’m not part of the group that governs town meetings but have run meetings many times in the past so let me try to explain the reason for limiting speakers time at meetings. In the 80s I attended all town meetings,