Houston City Council members wielded relatively new power this week to influence policy on a range of issues, from mandatory inspections at problematic apartment complexes to changing the time members of the public can speak to city government.
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Houston City Council Members agree to expedite their agenda-placing power
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After clashing over details, Houston City Council passed a rule in a 13-2 vote allowing members to move items more quickly past a committee set up by the mayor. The rules passed more than half a year after voters approved Prop A, which aimed to strengthen City Council.
The rules for the Proposition A committee are still being worked out after Houston City Council's first meeting on Tuesday morning.
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Some council members are still concerned the committee takes away from the power voters gave them. An unofficial draft of rules was available for the public to see during the first committee meeting.
A new type of Houston City Council meeting will be open to the public starting Tuesday at 10 a.m.
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