Ever feel like you don't get enough time to tell City Council what's on your mind? El Paso Matters is digging into whether the city is actually enforcing time limits on public comments, or if you can just keep talking.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days.
This isn't about money, it's about your voice being heard (or not!).
Anyone who wants to make sure their opinion gets heard by the council, whether they get 3 minutes or 10.
People who feel rushed or cut off before they can finish their thoughts.
El Paso City Council kills item that would ban cellphones for members during meetings KVIA
El Paso City Council rejects cell phone ban during council meetings KTSM 9 News
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A proposal to prohibit El Paso City Council members' work or personal cell phones or electronic devices during work sessions and council meetings was shot down on Tuesday, July 21. City Representative Lily Limon introduced a ...
El Paso rep. proposes ban on phones during council meetings Yahoo
El Paso City Representative Lily Limon is scheduled to propose a ban on cell phones and electronic devices during council meetings on Tuesday, July 21, following criticism over officials being distracted during public testimony.
Can public commenters use electronic presentations at El Paso City Council meetings? El Paso Matters
Does El Paso City Council limit how long each person can speak during public comment? El Paso Matters
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