“You are our local elected leaders. Despite the fact that many concerns brought before you may not seem relevant to you, allowing your constituents to speak for a mere three minutes is not too much to endure as part of your jobs as legislators,”
That was John Jablonski of Lakewood, objecting to a rule change that would restrict the second public comment period at Chautauqua County Legislature meetings to matters within the legislature’s own authority. Residents have used it to raise the cost of electricity and the conduct of state and federal officials.
Read the full story: County May Limit Public Comment At Legislature Meetings — The Post-Journal, February 6, 2026.
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