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
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
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,