HOUSTON – Starting Tuesday, the City of Houston will hold its public comment sessions for council members and the mayor in the evening.
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Often called “pop-off,” residents who have something to say about what’s happening in their neighborhoods will begin taking place at 5:30 p.m., to give working families more time to make their voices heard.
Additionally, city council members will vote on agenda items the following Wednesday morning.
“From this point forward, Houston City Council will hold its last Tuesday public session of the month at 5:30 p.m., and the location of that meeting will still be at City Hall,” the City said in a social media caption back in July. “This change in time was made to give the community more opportunities to engage and voice their concerns to their elected officials.”
Residents have several options to sign up for public comments:
- Before 3 p.m. Monday, email speakers@houstontx.gov, call 832-393-1100, or visit the Office of the City Secretary in the City Hall Annex at 900 Bagby St., Room P101
- After 3 p.m. Monday, email or call your local city council member’s office and ask to be placed on the public speaker list
The five evening sessions are scheduled for Aug. 26, Sep. 16, Oct. 28, Nov. 18, and Dec. 16. The sign-up deadlines are 3 p.m. the day before each meeting.
To learn more, visit the City of Houston’s website.