Winnebago, IL · Winnebago County
Public Comment Sign-Up Sheet
Winnebago residents and other non-members use this sheet to request time to speak during public comment at a Village meeting.
What this form is
This sheet lets a person request permission to speak during the public comment portion of a Village of Winnebago meeting or public hearing. It asks for the meeting type and date, the speaker’s name, address, phone number, residency status, subject, and interest in the matter. The form says to submit the request by noon on the last business day before the meeting.
Who needs it
Anyone who is not a Village Board member and wants to address the Board during public comment should submit this request.
How to submit it
Mail, telefax, or hand deliver the completed sheet to the Village Office, 108 West Main Street, Winnebago, Illinois 61088, so it arrives by noon the last business day before the meeting. The listed telefax number is 335-7533.
About notarization
This document does not require a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the document identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Sheet
Download the Public Comment Sign-Up Sheet for a Village of Winnebago meeting.
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Complete The Request
Enter the meeting details and your contact information, residency status, subject, and speaker interest. Points to be raised are optional.
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Review The Guidelines
Check the public comment guidelines, including the three-minute limit for each speaker.
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Submit To The Village
Mail, telefax, or hand deliver the sheet to the Village Office so it arrives by noon the last business day before the meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Public Comment Sign-Up Sheet?
- No. This document does not require a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the document identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Public Comment Sign-Up Sheet?
- Mail, telefax, or hand deliver the completed sheet to the Village Office at 108 West Main Street, Winnebago, Illinois 61088. It must arrive by noon the last business day before the meeting.
- What information does the sign-up sheet ask for?
- It asks for the meeting type and date, your name, residence address, phone number, Village residency status, subject, and whether you are pro or con. Points to be raised are optional.
- How long may I speak?
- The guidelines limit each speaker to three minutes. They allow up to 18 minutes for non-members at a meeting, or 30 minutes at a public hearing.
Need something notarized?
This Public Comment Sign-Up Sheet doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.