How to make a public comment
Make your voice heard at BCDC’s public meetings in person, over Zoom, or by phone. Or send your comments ahead of time.
Submit a written comment before the meeting
You can send us a written comment in advance of the meeting by email or letter.
Comment by email
Include in the subject line of your email the name of the project or the agenda item number found in the meeting agenda.
Send your comment at least one day in advance so that we can share a copy with the Commission or advisory board.
Comment by mail
Send your comments to:
San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission
375 Beale Street, Suite 510
San Francisco, CA 94105
Include in the your letter the name of the project or the agenda item number found in the meeting agenda.
Make a public comment at the meeting
Find information about the meeting
On the meeting calendar, you’ll find:
- The location of the meeting
- Whether you can attend in person, online, or by conference call
- The full meeting agenda, so you see when your item will be discussed during the meeting
When you can make your comment
If you attend a meeting in person, fill out a public comment card and hand it to the BCDC staff. We’ll call on you when it is your turn to speak.
If you attend the meeting online, follow the instructions on the agenda to raise your virtual hand.
When called upon to make your public comment:
- State your name (optional but encouraged)
- State your position on the item
- Keep your comments brief (depending on the meeting you will usually be limited to 3 minutes or less)
If the item is not on the agenda yet
At the start of the meeting, there is a “general” comment period where you can make your views known about anything that is not on the agenda.
If you want to make a comment on an item that will be heard at an upcoming meeting, you can send your comment to info@bcdc.ca.gov or contact the assigned staff person directly.