Neighbors reminded of public comment options in advance of Aug. 4 Gainesville City Commission meeting

Press release from City of Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – As the most recent COVID-19 data for our community continues to mirror the rising infection rates across the nation, seating will remain limited during Gainesville City Commission meetings and other board meetings.

The evening portion of the commission meeting Thursday, Aug. 4 will include the proposed ordinances amending the single-family (exclusionary) land use category and zoning districts. Socially-distanced seating will be available inside the chambers and in the Roberta Lisle Kline Conference Room, located in the basement of City Hall.

Ways to make a public comment for the Aug. 4 meeting include:

Pre-recorded comment:

Dial 352-334-5003 to record a general public comment voicemail message (up to 3 minutes). Recorded messages will played during the meeting. The public comment line opens by 8 a.m. Friday and closes at noon Wednesday prior to the meeting.

Written public comment:

• By mail: City of Gainesville, City Clerk: P.O. Box 490, Station 19, 32627-0490
• By email: citycomm@gainesvillefl.gov

By e-comment: 

Visit the Agendas and Minutes webpage for information on submitting a written comment online before or during the meeting.

Comment by telephone:

Dial toll-free 1-800-742-1099. During the 5:30 p.m. session of this meeting, neighbors may call in to share a public comment live.

• A moderator will call on you when it is your turn to speak. Please mute the sound on your computer/device if you are watching the meeting online. State your name clearly for the record.