Have you ever wondered why City Council holds public hearings—or what actually happens during one?

My September “Town Talk” column in Helotes Highlights takes a closer look at the purpose of public hearings, when they are required, and why public participation is such an important part of local government.

Whether the topic is the budget, zoning, development, or another issue affecting Helotes, public hearings give residents an opportunity to share their thoughts and become part of the decision-making process.

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read this month’s column on page 4.

Read the September issue of Helotes Highlights here: https://highlightspub.com/HH_9_26/HH_9_26.html