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Tips for PUBLIC COMMENT

One of our highest priorities is to make processes and procedures, like the budgeting process, Surveillance Impact Reports (SIR), and Racial Equity Toolkit (RET) at the City of Seattle accessible, understandable, digestible, and actionable for all of us in our community.

IMPORTANT LINKS

for Online Testimony

TIPS for making Public Comment

Taken from a workshop Seattle Solidarity Budget facilitated in 2023 in preparation for the budget cycle at the City of Seattle, we have pulled the tips, pointers and suggestions for easy and quick reference.

Giving public comment can seem scary and intimidating, even for those who have done it many times. Even if you have provided public comment many times, there may be some pointers in this video that will help you to improve your presentation.

This information is useful regardless of what level of government you are presenting to and regardless of where in the country you are.