There were some expressions of shock that so few citizens spoke at Tuesday’s open hearings on Seattle’s winter and emergency preparedness. Not sure I’m surprised that nobody showed up in the middle of the day to talk snow and ice. Expect the public comment period at the Jan 22 meeting on final Seattle school closure recommendations to be a little more interesting. For one, it’s being held at a time of day when working people can be there. For another, hey, this one is for the kids. To get on the list to speak at the meeting at the district’s Sodo HQ send a note to [email protected] with your contact info.