Greene Supervisors limit out-of-county public speakers, drawing criticism over openness

Greene Board of Supervisors approved bylaw revisions Tuesday night, limiting out-of-county public comment to just two speakers. PJR graphic by Chuck Jackson.

Greene County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to limit who can speak during “matters from the public,” approving a bylaw change that gives the floor to county residents, business owners, and landowners, while allowing only two out-of-county speakers.

The change sparked immediate criticism from residents who said the board was narrowing public access at the same time local decisions are affecting people beyond county lines…

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