Boulder councilmembers eye further changes to open comment to prevent disruptions related to war in Gaza

Boulder councilmembers eye further changes to open comment to prevent disruptions related to war in Gaza

The Boulder City Council on June 26 directed city staff to draft new rules on open comment. It is the latest attempt to keep meetings running smoothly following more than a year of disruptions, many involving calls for the council to take a stand against the war in Gaza and some including verbal attacks on Jewish councilmembers. Open comment is the section at the start of council meetings where speakers typically have two minutes to speak direct…