Mesa Council Shifts to Random Speaking Order

Mesa City Council just shook up its meetings with a bold new twist: a random lottery now picks who speaks during the open mic, ditching the old first-come-first-served rule that’s been around for 30 years. The goal? Fairness for everyone, no matter when they show up. But the change sparked drama — a protester was removed for blocking the view with her sign, though officials said it was over disruptive behavior, not the lottery. Plus, new sign rules limit size and require handheld displays. It’s a fresh experiment in balancing public voice with order — and we’re watching to see how it plays out. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6401a5ff65b99728