The County Board of Supervisors introduced an easier way for the public to speak on topics on the agenda, and public comments. Until now, anyone who wanted to speak at a board meeting either had to fill out a written slip in person, or electronically online if they wanted to speak by phone. Starting April 2, there are no more paper slips, waiting in line, and no more waiting until the day of the meeting to request to speak.
Anyone can submit a simplified speakers’ slip online using their phone, laptop or other device, at any time before the Board starts taking public comment on the item during the meeting.
To make the new changes even easier for the public to use, the County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors will be hosting three informational webinars on Zoom to demonstrate how the system works and to take any questions people may have.
Saturday, April 5, at 10 a.m. (https://sdcounty-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nDua0oqETQCTb7tN55ytxw#/registration)
Monday, April 7, at noon (https://sdcounty-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oNIbhU0SQYqQrHdtmKpYrA#/registration)
Monday, April 7, at 7 p.m. (https://sdcounty-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M07EpWF4TT-0A2q_hEvYqw#/registration)
How it works:
Go Online to PublicComment.SanDiegoCounty.gov: The new speaker-request system is easy to use. Use your smartphone, computer, laptop, or other device to go to the webpage at: https://PublicComment.SanDiegoCounty.gov.
Click on the Meeting You Want to Speak At: Click on the meeting date for the meeting you want to comment at. That will provide information about the meeting.
Click “Register”: Click on the blue “Register” box at the bottom of the page.
Fill out the Form: Clicking the “Register” button will bring up a set of instructions, the online submittal form, and the list of agenda items for you to select one or more items that you want to speak to. The submittal form can be translated into multiple languages. Simply fill out your information, mark the item or items you wish to speak to, and whether you’re attending “In Person” or “Virtually” by phone.
Scroll to request Interpreter if Needed: Scroll to the bottom of the submission form to request an interpreter if English is not your first language.
Check the box to ask to be called when the Board meeting starts: You can also check a box to subscribe to updates on the Board of Supervisors.
Click “Register” again at the bottom: And you’re all set. You’ll receive an email confirming your request to speak.
