July 20, 2015 6:00 p.m.
Editor’s Note: Citizens of Fernandina Beach have an opportunity to discuss and voice their opinion on the upcoming city manager search. The meeting is being held on July 21 from 4:00 to 5:30 due to another commission meeting scheduled later in the commission chambers. For those unable to attend, your comments can be sent to Colin Baenziger at [email protected] or by calling 561-707-3537.
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Since this meeting is in the late afternoon when a number of people are working, I would hope that a process would also be provided to allow someone to submit to Mr. Baenzinger written comments or a telephone number to contact him by a specified date to provide verbal comments.
Dave: Perhaps you overlooked the editor’s comments, but we did place contact information and a phone number for those interested in calling Colin Baenzinger directly.
Yes, I did miss that in my hurry to read the notice itself. As always, y’all are a step ahead. Thanks. Hope there was a good turnout.
Dave, This seems to be an ongoing theme.City meetings are held too early for many working citizens to attend. I have heard this complaint numerous times. Always wondered why Commission meetings as well as meetings such at this aren’t started at later hours to encourage rather than prevent public input?
I agree with Tony and Dave. While time is not an issue for us, some of our friends and neighbors have expressed concern and dismay at the time of the meetings. Is there a reason they are held so early? If we truly want more people to get involved I think we need to work on this!