STARTING SCOPE · USD
From $250Speaking notes and rehearsal
One case, up to 5 supplied pages, speaking notes up to 2 pages and one 30-minute rehearsal. Attendance is separate.
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Public Hearing Preparation & Speaking
Bring a prepared, informed voice to the public conversation.
BUILT AROUND YOUR GOALS
A better starting point.
Whether you plan to speak yourself or want Jessica to present an agreed position, preparation matters. We help connect your message to the case, the decision before the body and the time available. Speaking on your behalf is confirmed only after reviewing the applicable participation rules and your authorization.
Who this is for. Individuals, neighborhood groups, nonprofits, landowners and project teams preparing for Metro Council, Planning Commission, BZA or historic review hearings.
FROM THE PUBLIC RECORD / MAY 7, 2019
Watch Jessica present a rezoning case to Metro Council.
Watch Jessica address Metro Council at the public hearing on Bill BL2019-1569, part of the Lischey rezoning story.
Research, preparation and speaking up for a proposal are part of the work behind a development. This clip brings that experience into view.
Discuss my property’s zoningStart with an address, an idea or a question. Jessica will follow up to discuss fit and next steps.
Watch Jessica on Facebook ↗Read the Lischey project record ↗Metro Nashville Network meeting footage · May 7, 2019.
Shared publicly by JessicaGrace Williams on May 29, 2026.
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The clip at a glance
Jessica speaks during Metro Council’s public hearing on an East Nashville rezoning proposal. The broadcast identifies the item as Bill BL2019-1569. In her accompanying Facebook post, she recalls this as her first Council public hearing and the beginning of her work navigating zoning and development.
A summary of the clip’s verified context and Jessica’s post. For the later ordinance and outcome, see the project record.
DEFINED STARTING SCOPES
Choose the work
you need.
These starting prices cover the limited scopes below. Added research, longer documents, rush work, extra revisions, extended attendance and continued hearings need a separate written quote. Combined work is quoted once with shared research identified.
STARTING SCOPE · USD
From $750Jessica attending or speaking
One case and hearing, up to 1 hour of preparation and up to 2 hours of attendance, plus a brief outcome recap. Subject to authorization and the body’s rules.
See the service & example ↗Request this scope ↗Waiting time, extra work & postponed hearings
The included attendance window starts at the agreed arrival time and includes waiting. Travel, another hearing date and time beyond the agreed window are included only if the written scope says so.
We request written approval of the added work and fee before exceeding the agreed limit. There is no automatic overtime charge. Without approval, our attendance commitment ends at the agreed time.
If the city postpones a hearing, we confirm the new date and our availability with you. The itemized agreement governs a credit or refund for unperformed work. Research already completed is identified so it is not charged twice when the same case returns.
Sending a request is free. The $250 property review is optional. Agree on the final scope, total fee, due dates and payment terms before paying.
Prepare your statement
Shape concise speaking notes and supporting points around your approved position. Coaching and a rehearsal can help you use the allotted time well.
Confirm the appearance
If Jessica will attend or speak, agree on the body, case, date, authorization, preparation and attendance window. Check participation, representation and applicable registration requirements before accepting that scope.
Plan for the next step
Agree whether a post-hearing recap or follow-up is included. Waiting time, deferrals, continued hearings and additional appearances are addressed in the quote.
MAKE THE CONVERSATION COUNT
What to bring.
Share what you have. You can begin even if some questions are still unanswered.
- Hearing body, case or bill number and meeting date
- Your position, requested action and supporting documents
- Whether you want coaching, attendance or speaking on your behalf
- Any prior statements, representation arrangements or group authorization
CLEAR EXPECTATIONS
Know the scope.
Availability and permission to speak are confirmed for each matter. Jessica does not provide legal representation or promise speaking time, official access, a favorable vote or approval. Fees pay for defined work and time, never a successful outcome. Any required registration, disclosure and authorization must be addressed before representation begins.
Can I hire help just to prepare my own remarks?
Yes. Preparation and rehearsal can be a separate engagement. You may also use the free meeting guides and submit your own comments directly. A paid service is optional and does not confer priority with Metro.
SEE THE SHAPE OF THE WORK
Clear words.
Useful next steps.
Illustrative examples created for this website. These are fictional scenarios, not client documents, submitted statements or evidence of an approval.
Example speaking outline
- Identify yourself, whom you are authorized to represent and the case.
- State your actual position in one sentence.
- Explain two specific reasons, tied to the submitted materials.
- Ask for a clear action that is available to the reviewing body.
- Thank the body and stay within its allotted time.
Coaching uses the current meeting rules. Your final words remain subject to your review and approval.
A CONSTRUCTIVE VOICE IN THE PROCESS
Your view. Clearly expressed.
Understand before taking a position
Use the Development Tracker and meeting hub to locate the case and current documents. A project review can come before a letter or an appearance.
Keep your approval central
We establish whom we represent and check our existing engagements before accepting the work. We do not represent opposing sides of the same case at the same time. If a conflict arises, we pause and clarify whether we can continue. You approve the position and final words. No letter or statement is submitted on your behalf without your approval and agreed authorization.
Choose the support you need
Ask for a project review, support or opposition letter, hearing preparation or speaking, or a combined scope. Fees and deadlines are confirmed in writing.
Know the public process
Meeting rules and deadlines vary by body. Submitted comments and hearing statements may become public records. Official guidance: Planning public comments ↗ and Metro representation and lobbying requirements ↗.
Let’s talk about
your next move.
Choose your service and send a brief introduction. Jessica confirms fit, timing, and next steps directly.
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