Update/Clarification of Petition - Speaking to City Council

Greetings supporters, Based on feedback from the community, we are updating the petition language to very specific around the demand to close the Salvation Army Men's Shelter on North Main. Many people have shared very powerful testimonials of their frightening or dangerous experiences due to the conditions of lawless in our community that are, in part, a result of lack of concern the Salvation Army has had for the impact of their shelter on our neighborhood. We will be sharing some of these experiences in testimony at City Hall (901 Bagby St) this upcoming Tuesday June 7th at 2pm. If you would like to attend, we would welcome you coming to share your experiences! Below is the information on how you can register, if you desire: Guidelines for Attending, Speaking, and/or Viewing Houston City Council The City of Houston City Council agenda is published on Friday afternoon and details the actions that Council will consider at its meeting the following week. Per Houston City’s Charter, Council meets at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons and 9 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in the Council Chamber on the second floor of City Hall, 901 Bagby, Houston 77002. The Tuesday session is devoted to public comment. The Wednesday session is for consideration of actions that require Council approval. Be sure to check the Council meeting calendar at www.houstontx.gov/citysec/calendar.pdf since there are scheduled break weeks throughout the year and meetings that are consolidated due to holidays. Sign up to speak for Tuesday Public Session by calling the City Secretary’s office at 832.393.1100, sending an email to citysecretary@houstontx.gov or coming by the office on the public level of the City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby, Houston 77002 by 1:30 p.m. that Tuesday. Note: If a translator is required, please so advise when reserving time to speak. Each week’s Council agenda is available to view at www.houstontx.gov/citysec. Under the City Secretary and Other Relevant Links, you’ll find “Agendas, Etc.” Select the first link “Agendas of City Council” for the agenda and the second link “Agenda Backup” for all of the backup information associated with each agenda item.