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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
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 6 the 60 before.
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.
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
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