Community & Economic Development Committee Speakers Card

Temporary Public Meetings Policy - COVID-19

Due to safety precautions related to the COVID-19 virus, the City of Florence has established temporary procedures for public meetings in order to protect our volunteers, public and staff. 

Citizens will be able to attend Community & Economic Development Committee meetings virtually. These meetings will occur via GoToWebinar and participants can attend meetings through this platform. For more information about GoToWebinar CLICK HERE. Meetings will be live streamed on Cable Channel 191 and online HERE. 

Addressing the Community & Economic Development Committee

Citizens wishing to express their views to the Community & Economic Development Committee may do so in both written and verbal formats. 

Written Testimony: Citizens wishing to express their views to the Community & Economic Development Committee are encouraged to submit written testimony in one of the following ways:

• Submit written comments via email to Sarah Moehrke, Economic Development Catalyst HERE
• Mail written comments to Florence City Hall, Attn: Community & Economic Development Committee, 250 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439
• Drop off written comments to the City of Florence drop box located at Florence City Hall (250 Hwy 101) to the right of the main entrance 

NOTE: Written comments received at least 2 hours prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Community & Economic Development Committee, posted to the City of Florence website, and made part of the record. 

Verbal Testimony: Citizens wishing to express their views to the Community & Economic Development Committee may participate in the meeting via GotoWebinar. To do so, please complete a speaker's card (Below) at least 1 hour prior to the meeting. City staff will contact the speaker to let them know the process to participate in the meeting. 

• Public Comments on items not on the agenda: General public comments (on items not on the Community & Economic Development Committee agenda) will be allowed at each Committee meeting during the public comment agenda item. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per person, with a maximum of 15 minutes for all items. In practicality, this means no more than five (5) individuals will be allowed to comment verbally. There is no limit on written public comments. 
• Public Comments on Action Items: Public Comments will be allowed on each action item on the Community & Economic Development Committee agenda. Verbal comments will be allowed on action items after staff has given their report and have allowed time for initial Committee questions. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per person, with a maximum of 15 minutes for all comments on each action item. In practicality, this means no more than five (5) individuals will be allowed to comment verbally. There is no limit on written public comments. 

For more information on the City of Florence's public meeting policies, visit the City of Florence website HERE.