For questions about speaking at public hearings or under Public Comment, contact the City Recorder at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Questions about City Council business should be directed to your ward councilors. All participants are subject to the published Code of Conduct.
Public Comment
Public Comment
Public Comment is a time for Albany residents to speak and for councilors to listen. The council won’t discuss topics or make decisions during this agenda item, but will take comments or requests under advisement. Public Comment is not required by Oregon law and may not be scheduled on every agenda.
- Speakers are limited to three minutes and must follow the council’s rules and observe the same standards of decorum. Speakers unable to do so will be asked to step down and take a seat in the audience for the rest of the meeting.
- If you are speaking in person, use the sign-up sheet on the table just inside Council Chambers. When you are called on to speak, sit at the table before you start speaking. Use the microphone to state your name clearly and whether you live and/or work in Albany.
- If you are submitting written comments or registering to speak remotely, use the Public Comment button on the Meeting Materials page before noon on the day of the meeting. Please note that any materials submitted will be part of the public record.
- If you are participating remotely, please see additional rules in our Code of Conduct.
- Screen sharing is not allowed during public comment.
Public Hearings
Public Hearings
If you want to provide testimony during public hearings, you may:
- Email written comments to the staff contact, listed in the agenda or public notice, including your name and subject of the public hearing, before noon on the day of the meeting.
- Testify virtually during the public hearing by emailing the staff contact, listed in the agenda or public notice, before noon on the day of the meeting, with your name, phone number, and if you are speaking for, against, or neutral on the project/subject. The mayor will call upon those who have registered to speak.
- Appear in person at the meeting and register to speak using the signup sheet on the table.
