___You understand what a public hearing is. Before the Public Hearing ___You have used your political connections, persuasion, and/or arrival time to get your name early in the agenda. ___You know what you want to accomplish with the public hearing. ___You have found and prepared people to testify. ___You have booked a location and set a time & date for the event, if you have control over it. ___You have made arrangements to ensure accessibility at the location. ___You have chosen a facilitator. ___You have publicized the event well. ___You have ensured that you will have a supportive audience present. At the Public Hearing ___You prepared a brief introduction. ___You allowed each side to offer testimony. ___You took thorough notes. After the Public Hearing ___You have offered your support to those testifying. ___You know how to deal with the news media. ___You have discussed the outcome with your staff.
