Fort Wayne City Council Moves Public Comment Earlier

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The Fort Wayne City Council has approved changes to when public comment will take place during council meetings. Under the new schedule, public comment will now be held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, rather than at the end of meetings which often extended late into the evening.

Why it matters

The adjustment is intended to allow residents to share concerns before votes are taken on agenda items, as well as help keep meetings shorter and more structured.

The details

Previously, residents spoke at the end of meetings, which often extended late into the evening. The first meeting under the revised format included one public speaker. In addition to the scheduling change, the council recommended pay raises for security officers working at Citizens Square and at the Public Safety Academy, though details of the proposed increases were not immediately released.

• The Fort Wayne City Council has approved the changes.
• Public comment will now be held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

What’s next

The recommendations for pay raises will move forward through the city's approval process before taking effect.