Public Comment Rules
Summary
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.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Impact analysis
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.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Mayor Renard Johnson listens as residents speak during public comment at a City Council meeting Monday, May 26, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
Mayor Renard Johnson listens as residents speak during public comment at a City Council meeting Monday, May 26, 2026, in El Paso, Texas. The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper
Opponents of Project Jupiter says County is trying to silence critics, used excessive force
Editor: Video is from our coverage the day of the June 28 meeting on Project Jupiter EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Stop Project Jupiter Campaign Coalition is condemning what it calls the "suppression of public participation and the use of excessive fo...
El Paso City Council kills item that would ban cellphones for members during meetings
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
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 City Council rejects cell phone ban during council meetings
El Paso City Council rejects cell phone ban during council meetings KTSM 9 News
El Paso rep. proposes ban on phones during council meetings
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.
El Paso rep. proposes ban on phones during council meetings
El Paso rep. proposes ban on phones during council meetings Yahoo
Can public commenters use electronic presentations at El Paso City Council meetings?
Can public commenters use electronic presentations at El Paso City Council meetings? El Paso Matters
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