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Comment during Meeting
Public Hearings, Input, and Comments
Citizen input is encouraged and appreciated during Council meetings. The public is invited to voice their opinions on specific items the Council is considering during Public Hearings and Public Input for those items. The public also has the opportunity to provide feedback on any general issue related to the City during Public Comments near the end of each City Council meeting.
Request to be on the Agenda
An individual or group may request the opportunity to present information during a Council meeting. This time is reserved for non-profits or individuals who are presenting information of general interest to the community.These presentations are limited to 10 minutes and are subject to Council leadership approval. Presentations may not include requests for funding or address issues upon which the Council will act.
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| Public Hearing/ Input | Public Comments | Request to be on the Agenda |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Minutes | 3 Minutes | 10 Minutes |
| Comment on specific item on the agenda. | Comment on general City issues. | Presentation pre-approved by Council leadership. |
Addressing the Council
When recognized by the Chair, please come to the podium, speak into the microphone, and clearly state your name and address for the official record. All comments should be directed to the City Council. It is appropriate to address the Council, members of the Administration, and the public by title (e.g., Chair White, Vice Chair Blair, Mayor Caldwell, Mr., Ms.)The Council requests that an atmosphere of mutual respect be maintained during Council meetings. The Council will not tolerate disorderly conduct, as defined in section 5-3A-1 of the Ogden City Municipal Code, which includes insulting language or behavior by any person,
including members of the audience, Council, or Administration. We also ask that there be no name calling, clapping, shouting, or booing.
Distributing Materials
If you have printed information to distribute to the Council, please indicate that you do when the Chair recognizes you to speak. A Council staff member will distribute the information for you. Citizens should not go beyond the public podium or approach the Council bench.Printed materials to be distributed prior to a Council meeting should also be given to Council staff. Please provide 15 copies of the materials and allow sufficient time for staff to deliver materials to the Council and City Recorder. All printed materials will be made part of the public record.
Submit Your Comment Remotely
If you are unable to attend a meeting but would like to submit your comment to the City Council, you can fill out the form provided below, or leave a message at 801-629-8158. Submitted forms and messages will be forwarded to the City Council and entered into the record of the next Council Meeting.
FlashVote
The Ogden City Council works with FlashVote to conduct surveys of Ogden residents to deliver fast and accurate input and feedback on relevant topics that better inform the decision-making process.
Residents can sign up at https://www.flashvote.com/ogdenut or call 775-235-2240 for phone or text-based involvement.
The registration process takes less than one minute, with all responses and data kept anonymous. FlashVote safeguards personal information from disclosure to Ogden City or any third party. Upon enrollment, participants can select their preferred survey delivery method including email, text, or phone call. They will receive prompt notifications whenever a new survey is available and will have 48 hours to provide input before the voting window closes.
Contact Your Representative
Contact Us
Council Staff: Executive Director Janene Eller-Smith, 801-629-8165
Address: 2549 Washington Blvd, Suite 320 | Ogden, Utah 84401
Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Closed Holidays
Office Phone: 801-629-8153
Office Fax: 801-629-8733
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