Appendices - Field Worksheets
Public Comment Template
A simple structure for speaking at meetings without losing the point.
Public comment is not a performance. It is a record.
Template
| Line | Draft |
|---|---|
| My name is [name], and I live/work in [place]. | |
| I am speaking about [specific agenda item or issue]. | |
| The problem is [one or two sentences]. | |
| The evidence is [bill, date, incident, budget line, policy, public record, or direct experience]. | |
| The requested action is [specific vote, delay, amendment, audit, meeting, record release, or policy change]. | |
| Please state publicly who is responsible for the next step and when residents will receive an answer. | |
| Follow-up contact or record request |
Rule
Be specific enough that silence becomes visible.