Thread by @VanessaForATX

Navigating #ATXCouncil meetings can be confusing, especially if you want to provide public comment. Here's everything you need to know about speaker registration and making your voice heard at City Hall! 👇🏽🧵

#ATXCouncil meetings take place on select Thursdays throughout the year.

📆 You can view our meeting calendar here: bit.ly/41tU0DR

📺 You can also watch our meetings live using this link: bit.ly/3I4zGkr

To speak on specific agenda items: Public comment is allowed in person or by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once.

For all consent items, Public Hearings, and non-consent items other than Zoning, public comment begins around 10:00 AM...

For all zoning items, public comment will be taken around 2:00 PM. Additional time slots may be added as needed or at the request of #ATXCouncil...

🗣 For in-person & remote public comment, online registration opens at 10:00 AM the Monday before regular meetings and closes at 12:00 PM the day before. Special-Called Meetings may have a different schedule. You can register using this link: bit.ly/3PTYCwe

REMOTE speaker registration is not available after the online form closes. In-person speakers can still register to speak using the City Hall kiosks shortly after 12:00 PM the day before the meeting until 45 minutes before the meeting is scheduled to begin (typically 9:15 AM)...

Requests for language translation/interpretation services or sign language services must be emailed to [e-mail] 48 hours before the meeting...

For speaking on ANY topic (General Public Communication): Time is set aside at 12:00 PM at each meeting for up to 10 individuals to address the #ATXCouncil on topics of their choice.

The General Public Communication registration period for a given meeting begins at 9:00 AM, 21 days before the meeting, and ends at 4:30 PM, 14 days before the meeting. See the sign-up schedule for registration dates and times here: bit.ly/3Ktq9oP

Anyone intending to speak at this time must register with the City Clerk’s Office. Registration must include the meeting date, name, contact information, and location. Register using this link: bit.ly/3ZdEQAi

For additional information and details, visit the City's Public Participation page below. Thx to our City Clerk's Office for putting together this information! 👇🏽🪡 austintexas.gov/department/pub…