Public Comment at City Council Meetings

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Procedures for public comment at City Council meetings have been revised for improved public participation.

On January 13, the City Council passed a motion moving the General Public Comment Session from 5:30 p.m.to 12:00 p.m. The time allowed for each speaker was also modified.

Here are the updated procedures for Public Comment at Council meetings, effective January 27:

• Speakers may comment on agenda items or city-related topics at the 12:00 p.m. General Public Comment Session.
• If they choose to speak on an agenda item during the General Public Comment session, they will not be allowed to speak again when the Council is considering the item.
• All in-person speakers are allocated 3 minutes to speak.
• For call-in or Webex speakers, Corpus Christi residents are allocated up to 3 minutes to speak, and non-residents receive up to 1 minute.
• Registration to speak is only required for the noon General Public Comment Session.
• Registration is not required to speak on a specific agenda item when it is being considered by the Council.
• Speakers will sign up at https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/signin or in person at the kiosk located in City Hall. Registration will begin on Mondays at 8:00 a.m. and end on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. when there is a City Council meeting
• Speakers may ask questions during their time with the understanding that the Mayor, Council Members, and staff are unable to answer any questions during the public comment period

For additional information regarding making public comments at City Council meetings, visit Public Comment Procedures | City of Corpus Christi.

City Council meeting agendas are posted online (https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/our-government/mayor-and-council/agendas-and-minutes/) before meetings, in accordance with deadlines established by the Texas Open Meetings Act. 

For more information, media representatives can contact Robert Gonzales, Public Information Manager, at 361-826-3233 or robertg8@cctexas.com.