Public Meetings
The City of Ocala continues to provide the following options for citizens to observe and/or participate in City Council meetings and are provided a variety of options to do so. To participate in Ocala City Council meetings, citizens and interested parties may use one or more of the following options to engage:
- View a livestream of the public meeting
- Submit public comments in advance of the meeting
- Attend the meeting in-person, if seating/space is available
For guests wishing to attend in-person meetings, capacity limits have returned to normal.
Per current CDC guidelines, fully vaccinated people may resume normal activities, however, unvaccinated persons should continue to take precautionary measures to protect themselves and others. Per the CDC, unvaccinated persons should continue wearing a face covering.
View a full list of meetings and their agendas.
Residents are also encouraged to sign up for the City of Ocala e-notification system to receive information about public meetings, posting of agendas, announcements, events and newsletters.
For more information, please contact the City Manager’s Office at 352-629-8401.
Email
If a participant would like to submit questions in advance of the city council meeting, they may do so no later than 3:00 pm, on the day of the city council meeting at Citycouncil@ocalafl.org.
Access the livestream video of the meeting:
For individuals unable to or uncomfortable with attending meetings in person, a livestream is available.
To view a livestream of the Ocala City Council meetings, advisory boards and committee meetings, citizens and interested parties may use the following options to access the meeting online:
City Council meetings are accessible in real time for virtual viewing. For individuals unable to or uncomfortable with attending meetings in person, a livestream is available.
- Go to the City of Ocala's website: www.ocalafl.org
- On the main page, under the word, 'Government,' a drop-down menu will appear
- Click on 'Agendas and Minutes' in the left column
- Participants will be directed to the meeting page, find the column marked City Council
- In the video column, select the hyperlink labeled 'In Progress' to see the current livestream
In Person
- The City will accommodate all guests who wish to make public comments, subject to seating/space limitations.
- Public comments are limited to three minutes. Additional time may be granted by City Council President.
- Seating may be limited based on fire code regulations and current social distancing recommendations.
- Seating and standing room are available on a first come, first served basis until safe capacity is reached.
- Guests who wish to make public comment but are unable to enter the building once capacity is reached, will be allowed inside and in council chambers to speak once other guests have exited the building.City staff are assigned to the first and second floors to continually monitor the number of guests present and communicate when space frees up for additional guests to enter.
- Guests will enter City Hall though a security check point to ensure all have a safe experience.
- Any person requiring special accommodations should contact the City Manager’s Office at 352-629-8401 at least 48 hours in advance so arrangements can be made.
Those who wish to make a public comment may obtain a speaker request form from the City Clerk’s office at 352-629-8266 or clerk@ocalafl.org; or utilize their right to speak during regular public comment.
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