Public participation time

Expressed concerns about public participation rules, local tax structures, TIFFs, and funding challenges for township fire and EMS services.

Expressed frustration with public comment rules, slow records request responses regarding janitorial keycard access issues, and questioned why local officials did not attend a political event at the county fair.

Criticized the board for cutting public speaking time and public input allotments without consulting residents.

Criticized the board for limiting public comment time and requested a return to five minutes per speaker and longer total public comment periods.

Ms. Bajorek expressed anger that residents feel disrespected and ignored by county government when addressing ongoing concerns.

Ms. Meyers stated she was speaking as a voice for constituents who cannot attend and urged the board to restore the previous public comment policy.

Ms. Tolliver spoke about public dissatisfaction regarding the changes to public participation rules and questioned the board's procedural transparency.

Mr. McCoy expressed frustration over the comment time limits and announced plans to start a social media page called Free Clermont.

Mr. Wagner criticized the board for reducing public participation time from 30 minutes to 15 minutes and individual speaking time from five minutes to two minutes.