Commissioners consider format for public feedback

The Cook County Commissioners met Tuesday, March 26, and as usual the meeting started with a public comment, with several people speaking.
 
Arvis Thompson and Donna Lunke of Grand Marais both questioned the manner in which the county board responds to citizen comments and inquiries.
 
At the end of the comment period, County Board Chair Ginny Storlie did give a brief reply, stating that commissioners do take notes during the public comment period and sometimes address those matters later in the meeting.
 
Storlie also encouraged citizens to contact their commissioners outside the meeting as well.
 
At the end of the meeting, during the agenda item “Commissioner Concerns,” the county board did talk about its responsibility to respond to citizens.
 
Here’s some of that conversation.