DISTRICT PRESS RELEASE

Los Alamos County has announced the launch of a new eComment tool designed to increase public participation in County Council meetings. The eComment feature allows individuals to submit public comments on upcoming council meetings online as soon as the agenda is posted, typically the Friday before the meeting.

Online comments can be submitted until noon the day of the council meeting. A copy will be given to each council member before the meeting begins. This tool allows citizens to participate from anywhere.

The tool is available today with the agenda for the August 27, 2024 regular council meeting. To comment, visit the Granicus website. Use the search filters to find the meeting with the posted agenda and select “eComment” in the far right column. Agenda items open for public comment will be marked with a “Comment” tag. After selecting the tag and adding a comment, first-time users will be asked to register and confirm their email. Users should check their spam or junk folder if the confirmation email is not in the inbox.

eComment, hosted by Granicus, allows residents to review details of agenda items, indicate their position on an item and leave comments from any device. After creating an account, users can log into the system at any time.

Deputy County Manager Linda Matteson expressed excitement about the launch, saying, “The new eComment feature is a significant step forward in our commitment to improving citizen participation. Incorporating tools like online commenting allows citizens to participate in local government.”

For more information, contact the County Manager’s Office at (505) 663-1750.

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