Commission says Sept. 9 workshop will not take public comment; Oct. 19 meeting to receive testimony

Chair Holly Williams opened the special Sept. 9 meeting and reiterated that the session was a non-decisional workshop and would not accept verbal public comment. "No final action will be taken during the special meeting. No public comment will be taken at this meeting," the agenda and opening remarks stated.

Commission staff directed members of the public to submit written comments through the Parks comment form on the agency website. The commission also announced a separate special meeting on Oct. 19, 2026, where verbal public comment on the Westport Golf Links topic will be accepted. The meeting recording and draft minutes will be posted to the commission website within about one week. The Sept. 9 workshop focused on commissioners’ questions to Westport; the record shows no votes or formal decisions were taken and further materials were requested ahead of the Oct. 19 hearing.