City Council changes start time of regular meetings, effective March 1

The new Ocala City Council is shown seated after three new council members were sworn in, along with Mayor Kent Guinn, who was re-sworn in during the Ocala City Council meeting in Ocala, Fla. on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. The Council members are, from left: Jay Musleh, James Hilty, Ire Bethea, Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn, Kristen Dreyer, Barry Mansfield and City Manager, Sandra Wilson. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2021.

Ocala City Council voted 5-0 on Jan. 18 to change the start time of its regular meetings from 5 p.m. to 4 p.m. The new start time will be effective on March 1.

Regular City Council meetings normally occur the first and third Tuesday of each month and take place in Council Chambers located on the second floor of City Hall, 110 S.E. Watula Ave.

All council meetings are free and open to the public.

For individuals unable to or uncomfortable with attending meetings in person, a livestream is also accessible in real time for virtual viewing.

Visit the City of Ocala’s website at www.ocalafl.org for more information or contact the Office of the City Clerk at (352) 629-8266.