Date: Nov. 10 2025, 7 – 8:30 pm

AGENDA

Introductions – name, neighborhood, motive 

How to testify

• Sign up & what to expect at virtual hearing 4pm, ~5pm proponents start 
• Principles for testifying
  • Proponent with or without recommended improvements
  • What’s motivating you to be here
  • Tell your personal housing story, don’t worry about details, don’t be an expert
• Dos/Donts – don’t oppose because it’s not good enough, instead support & urge to make it better; do make it personal rather than being an expert; only speak for allotted 3 minutes; always be polite & respectful of commissioners & all others – including opponents; don’t worry – Commissioners want to hear from you they are not are not out to get you
• Sample testimony- below 

Peter Shapiro – How to have the most impact

How to testify – check in

• Ask participants: What’s your main argument – why do you care about approving this upzoning? (one sentence)

3. Q & A – resource people

Resources