POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) — Pooler City Council will no longer offer an in-person public comment period in a move to make commenting more accessible, Mayor Karen Williams reported Thursday.
William’s announcement launched a mass discourse on social media, with some accusing the mayor and council of wanting to silence voters voices.
The mayor reaffirmed in a statement to WSAV on Friday that the change does not take away residents’ ability to speak on agenda items, it only affects the public comment period at the end of meetings…