I agree that the town meeting format needs change. Individual expression in the meeting was necessary when the meeting was the only forum. I would think that information tables can be set up by individuals or groups to disseminate a point of view. It should be open and all voices should be heard. The tables can be open for two hours. The ballots should be electronic. We must conserve time Best regards, Bijoy Misra
On Wed, Dec 20, 2023 at 9:07 AM Adam M Hogue <[email protected]> wrote: > Paul 100% agreed. Also, especially in Lincoln things do not just appear > at town meeting we have dozens of meetings and forums before hand so if you > have a major opinion or want something changed those are the times to do > it. This is why I support we vote as soon as possible or do ballot votes > we should come to town meeting having already flushed out the issues. > > *Adam M Hogue* > *Cell: **(978) 828-6184 <(978)%20828-6184>* > > On Dec 20, 2023, at 8:53 AM, Paul Rice via Lincoln < > [email protected]> wrote: > > The 2 minute limit for speakers at town meeting has raised some > questions. > I’m not part of the group that governs town meetings but have run meetings > many times in the past so let me try to explain the reason for limiting > speakers time at meetings. > > In the 80s I attended all town meetings, early morning until early > evening, coming back on a weeknight because we didn’t finish. People would > stand and speak for 10 minutes or more often totally off subject so most > people would give up and just call the vote so they could go home or leave > before the vote. > > At this meeting I counted 20+ people at the mikes in the auditorium, also > some more were in the gym. At 2 minutes giving some time between speakers > this would take close to an hour. At 3 minutes it could be 1 1/2 hours. If > we are to accomplish the town’s business it important that the meeting > proceeds at a reasonable rate so people stay and vote. > > If you are familiar with the warrant article prior to attending the > meeting it should be possible to prepare a statement that is short, clear > and takes only 2 minutes. > If you have major points to make you should consider asking for a place on > the agenda to present a rebuttal. > > Sorry this ran so long, I usually try to keep things short and to the > point. > > Paul Rice > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > >
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