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Council rejects multiple proposals to shorten public‑comment period after hours of public testimony
Summary
After more than an hour of public testimony and extended debate among council members, council motions to cap public comment at 75 or 60 minutes failed and no change to current public‑comment rules was approved.
A heated public comment session and a series of council motions to limit public comment dominated the meeting. Many residents and advocacy groups spoke in person and online against any reduction in time, saying limits would abridge their First Amendment rights and make it harder for working people to attend. Speakers included Rachel Caballero, Blanca Parkinson, Marilena Garza, Eli McKay and others who urged the council to keep the existing three‑minute per‑speaker rule.
Councilwoman Vaughn said she placed the item on the agenda to improve meeting efficiency and proposed an amendment changing the proposed 75‑minute cap to 60…
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