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Council member Mario Castillo proposed an ordinance to hold monthly evening public comment sessions to help provide more community engagement. (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)

Houston officials look into making public comment meetings more accessible

By Kevin Vu

Council member Mario Castillo proposed an ordinance to allow evening and optional off-site public session hearings once a month during a May 27 Proposition A meeting.

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A photo of Harris County commissioners sitting down.

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A photo of West University Place election signs.

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