During the public-comment portion of the meeting, residents raised concerns spanning housing instability, animal-control practices, fireworks enforcement and utility rates.

Housing displacement: A speaker identifying herself as Amber described being displaced and said her family is being threatened. She said private dollars have supported local spending and that losing that private investment shifts costs to taxpayers; she asked the council to treat her situation as an economic and housing stability problem and to coordinate follow-up through appropriate channels. Quote: "After raising con ongoing concerns where I live for the past 2 years, I am now being displaced and my family is being threatened." The clerk reminded commenters to avoid broadcast obscenities.

Animal-control allegations: Mary Mahoney, identifying herself as a Pasco resident, cited a series of allegations about animal-control operations: "Animal Control ... has taken in 3,000 animals in 2025 with only 300 returned to owners," she said, and she alleged animals were sent to WSU for research and euthanized; she also alleged missing or misused donations including a referenced $545,000 gift. Mahoney requested records (citing RCW 42.56) and asked the city to provide documentation and permits she referenced. No departmental response addressing the specific allegations was recorded in this meeting.

Public safety and utilities: Laurie Thompson welcomed new council members and urged enforcement of existing fireworks laws after disruptive holiday fireworks and debris persisted in streets and drains. She also urged caution on utility-rate increases and on requiring existing ratepayers to underwrite developer infrastructure costs; she commended the Pasco Police Department for community engagement.

Council did not take formal action on the public-comment items during the meeting. Several council members and staff indicated the council would receive follow-up information or that some issues would be handled by the appropriate departments.