The Importance of Public Participation in Planning Soliciting Public Input:

• Ad hoc citizen committees
• Organized groups
• Public opinion surveys
• Public Meetings

Public Hearings:

• Legal Requirements
• Public Notices
• Testifying Limits
• Tips for Planning Commission Chair

Tips & Samples:

• Tips for getting public and special interest input
• Sample Surveys

Public Participation Links:

• (need some or just link to the LINKS page)