Since then, some residents like Emily Suyat from Parker say they’ve lost trust in the county commissioners. Residents can still give public comment on predetermined agenda topics, but general public comment has been removed from the agenda. Our goal is simple: ensuring our proceedings prioritize real voices, real issues, real outcomes." Our goal is simple: ensuring our proceedings prioritize real voices, real issues, real outcomes." Douglas County ends general public comment at meetings to 'prioritize real voices'“I would say not allowing public comment makes things worse, because people don't feel heard,” she said.