Your Concerns City Councilmembers are elected to represent you and are ready to help with your concerns about the City. These meetings are also aired live on TGC 5 . Committee meetings are held on an as-needed basis on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The public is encouraged to attend committee meetings and is frequently invited to comment on issues during public hearings scheduled by the committees.
Public testimony is welcome and of particular value when the issue is complex.
You Can Get Involved Proposals for legislative action from citizens may be introduced directly to the Council if sponsored by at least one Councilmember. Some ideas may be implemented without Council action - you may contact the City department directly for administrative action. Once before Council, be prepared to lobby effectively for your proposal. Testifying at public hearings, writing letters, and telephoning or visiting Councilmembers are all part of lobbying. How A Proposal Becomes an Ordinance Individuals, groups, organizations and City officials may propose legislation to any Councilmember for sponsorship.