Jonesville, MI · Hillsdale County

No notary required

Communication From Citizens

This form lets a person request permission to address the Jonesville City Council about an agenda item or other community matter.

What this form is

Use this form to request permission to speak before the Jonesville City Council about an agenda item or other business not on the agenda. It asks for the date, agenda item number, name, address, subject of the request, and whether the speaker contacted a city department. The form also lists the Council’s rules for speakers, including a five-minute limit.

Who needs it

A person who wants to request permission to address the Jonesville City Council about Council business or a community concern can use this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Mayor, City Council, or staff, as directed on the form. The form does not provide an address, email, portal, or fee.

About notarization

This form does not require notarization; the speaker completes the requested information and date, with no sworn attachment identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the Communication From Citizens form.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Enter the date, agenda item number, your name and address, the subject, and whether you contacted a city department.

  3. 3

    Check the Speaking Rules

    Review the rules for speaking before the City Council printed on the form.

  4. 4

    Submit the Form

    Submit it to the Mayor, City Council, or staff, as directed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Communication From Citizens form for?
It lets a person request permission to speak before the Jonesville City Council about an agenda item or other business not on the agenda.
What information does the form ask for?
It asks for the date, agenda item number, name, address, subject of the request, and whether you contacted a city department.
Do I need a notary for the Communication From Citizens form?
No. This form does not require notarization; the speaker completes the requested information and date, and it identifies no sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Communication From Citizens form?
Submit it to the Mayor, City Council, or staff, as directed on the form.

Need something notarized?

This Communication From Citizens doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.