Supervisors to allow online public comments for meetings

SAN DIEGO – Residents will now be able to actively participate in meetings of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors from the comfort of their couches. On Oct. 19, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a staff recommendation to allow online public comments on agenda items.

The online comment application, called eComment, will be implemented as a two-year pilot project. Residents can access the agenda from the Board of Supervisors webpage, and encourage the Board to vote “yes” or “no” on a particular agenda item. Participants will also be given an opportunity to explain to Supe...