Several residents used the public‑comment portion of the DeSoto City Council meeting to raise questions and request follow‑up from staff on safety, transparency and community programs.

Dr. Dinah Marks opened citizen appearances by reminding the council that she had submitted a draft travel policy (to limit potential personal gain from city travel and increase transparency) and said she had not received a response; she also announced a community toy drive and asked staff to support logistics. Keisha Nixon said she feared for her safety and alleged harassment and retaliation by local officials and asked the council and staff for accountability and protection; the remarks were emotional and council took note.

Mary Bonaparte criticized the city’s recent animal‑control action concerning coyotes, urged non‑lethal alternatives and called for public education about trash, lights and other deterrents. Gary Rabnell and other residents spoke about fiscal and operational oversight and urged better accountability of contracts and high‑level hires.

Staff and council members said they would follow up on items raised and reminded residents of rules governing citizen comments and the limits on council action during appearances. Several residents also used the opportunity to publicize community events such as a Phillips Honda/Legacy Toyota toy drive and asked staff to support volunteer coordination.