Clearwater officials have temporarily lifted restrictions on public comment, opening the floor for speakers to share their thoughts on issues of their choosing.
The Clearwater City Council unanimously voted Feb. 12 to reinstate public comment on items not on their agenda for the next three months. The comment period is limited to either 30 minutes or 10 speakers, each allotted three minutes.
Council members did not have any debate Feb. 12, but in recent meetings have discussed the issue at length. The city has struggled to maintain decorum the past few years, as people increasingly use antagonizing language and behavior during public comment…