Your voice belongs in City Hall. You do not need a speechwriter. You need to know what is on the agenda, how that meeting takes comments, and what you want Council to understand.
Before the meeting
Check the City's calendar for the date and place. The usual Council meeting is the third Monday and the usual workshop is the first Thursday, both at 6 p.m., but schedules and locations can change. Read the agenda and packet. If you want to speak, call the City Clerk at 678-782-6205 to confirm the current sign-up process, time limit, and whether your topic belongs in general public comment or a separate public hearing.
When it is your turn
Give your name, the place or issue you are talking about, and the one thing you want answered or changed. A simple structure works: “Here is what happened. Here is how it affects us. Here is what I am asking the City to do.” If you have a photo or document, ask the Clerk how to submit it for the record.
Be direct and respectful. You can disagree strongly without attacking a person. Three clear points are easier to remember than thirteen. I know; I have had to learn to edit myself, too.
After the meeting
Public comment may raise an issue without an immediate answer or vote. Write down the staff contact or next step. Check the official record later. If you need help tracking a District 1 concern, send me the date, item, and question. I want residents to feel heard, and I also want us to close the loop.
Sources and next steps
These are my District 1 views and general information. City notices and records control when an official action or deadline changes.