How to Testify at a Public Hearing
Due to the ongoing pandemic, public hearings will be virtual for the 2022 session. Virtual hearings give residents the opportunity to have their voices heard without traveling to Hartford.
For Wethersfield residents, the trip isn’t so difficult, but for our neighbors in other parts of the state it is time consuming and may require a day out of work or paying for a day of childcare.
During virtual hearings there are three ways you can submit testimony.
- In Writing - Use the Calendar, Bulletins & Agenda to find out how to submit testimony in writing before the start of the hearing. Most committees will accept written testimony via email, prior to start of the hearing. Some may also accept written testimony by mail.
- By Phone - If a phone number is listed on the bulletin, you may be allowed to testify by phone. Follow the instructions in the bulletin to make sure you have been authorized to testify, as well as any special instructions you might need to follow.
- By Video Call - Virtual Hearings are conducted via a video meeting platform called Zoom. Some committees may allow you testify by pre-registering to testify live via video conference.
For detailed instructions, please visit: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/Content/YourVoice.asp
To watch a public hearing, visit www.ct-n.com