Two residents addressed the City Council during the public‑interest comment period, pressing officials for better transparency and local help on policy issues.

Amber Chaffin, a Plano resident, criticized the council’s handling of a recent action regarding Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). “You’re asking voters to make a decision without facts, without a plan, and without understanding the consequences,” Chaffin said, arguing that the council placed a withdrawal measure on the ballot despite public opposition and that many of the speakers opposing the measure were Plano residents.

Chaffin told the council she feared the move could harm residents who rely on transit or lack the ability to vote, saying it would disproportionately affect low‑income people, people with disabilities and those who are unhoused. She said she would continue attending council meetings to share stories of those affected.

Crystal Curry, another resident, spoke about artificial intelligence legislation and described ongoing outreach to federal and state representatives, naming offices she has contacted, including Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. John Cornyn. Curry asked how the city could help and said she was coordinating with neighborhood services and a city staff member, Curtis Howard, to reexamine rapid rehousing eligibility and seek assistance from the Texas Workforce Commission.

The council did not respond with policy changes during the comment period; the remarks were recorded for council consideration and possible placement on a future agenda.