Fort Worth City Council meetings may soon carve out additional time for elected officials to hear concerns from the public, following months of criticism from local residents.
Council members vote Jan. 13 on a proposal to restructure how they gather resident input at routine public meetings in an effort to “enhance efficiency and allow for increased public engagement,” according to meeting agenda documents.
If approved, the new schedule would eliminate stand-alone meetings for public comments but add time for open public comment during regular council meetings where members vote on city business…