Public Comments

In accordance with the State of Emergency Declaration issued by Governor John Carney that became effective on March 13, 2020, all public meetings of the City of Milford shall be conducted electronically through Zoom until further notice to prevent unnecessary public gatherings. 

Participating in Virtual Public Meetings

There are multiple ways to observe and/or participate in public meetings.  

By Computer (desktop/laptop/tablet/smartphone): Attendees may join the meetings by clicking the link at the top of the meeting agenda.  

You are able to test your audio and video connection prior to connecting to the meeting.  Once connected, you will be auto-muted and blocked from being seen on video to prevent audio/video interference.  You will however be able to view and hear the meeting.  

To provide a public comment at the appropriate time during meeting, attendees may either:

  1. Send their comments in advance via email to cityclerk@milford-de.gov no later than 7:00 p.m., or  
  2. Alert the City Clerk that they wish to speak at the appropriate time by submitting their name, address, and agenda item on which they would like to comment via the Zoom Q&A function during the meeting. You will be un-muted, during your turn, and allowed to make public comments.  Afterward, you will be re-muted, or
  3. Click the Raise Your Hand button to request to speak when public comment is being taken during the meeting.  You will be un-muted, during your turn, and allowed to make public comments.  Afterward, you will be re-muted.

By Phone (mobile/landline): Attendees may join the meetings by dialing the phone number and entering the meeting ID number provided at the top of the meeting agenda.

You are able to test your audio connection prior to connecting to the meeting.  Once connected, you will be auto-muted to prevent audio/video interference.  You will however be able to hear the meeting.  

To provide a public comment at the appropriate time during meeting, attendees may either:

  1. Send their comments in advance via email to cityclerk@milford-de.gov no later than 7:00 p.m., or  
  2. Dial *9 to Raise Your Hand to request to speak when public comment is being taken during the meeting.  You will be un-muted, during your turn, and allowed to make public comments.  Afterward, you will be re-muted.



Here are some additional resources on how to participate in public meetings via Zoom:

Joining a Meeting

Joining by Phone    Raise Your Hand Function