The Corpus Christi City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to move public comment back to noon and extend speaking time to three minutes for all in-person registered speakers, reversing a change made six months ago.
The new policy, which takes effect January 27, marks a return to the council’s previous noon schedule after the body moved public comment to 5:30 p.m. in July 2025. The change was requested by council members Eric Cantu (District 3), Carolyn Vaughn (At-Large), and Sylvia Campos (District 2).
“I think the public has a right to speak to us and voice their concerns,” Cantu said during Tuesday’s meeting. “That’s what we signed up for.”…