In a recent City Council public comment meeting held on October 8th, the council selected Carlos Flores as the presiding officer, with the motion passing unanimously. The meeting began with the approval of minutes from the previous session, which also received unanimous consent.

The public comment segment featured passionate remarks from residents, notably Bob Willoughby, who expressed strong opposition to proposed changes in the council meeting schedule. Willoughby argued that reducing the frequency of meetings from four to two per month would infringe on citizens' free speech rights and accessibility to council proceedings. He emphasized the need for more frequent meetings to accommodate the large population of Fort Worth and criticized the current scheduling, which he claimed favors council members over the public.

Willoughby’s comments sparked a lively exchange, highlighting tensions between council members and the public regarding transparency and engagement. He urged the council to reconsider the new schedule, framing it as a critical issue for maintaining open communication between the city government and its constituents.

The meeting concluded with the council moving on to the next speaker, Jake Wilson, who also addressed the council, indicating ongoing community engagement and concern over local governance issues. The discussions reflect a growing demand for accountability and responsiveness from city officials as residents seek to ensure their voices are heard in the decision-making process.