Councilman Robert Gallegos serves as Chair of the Council Committee on Quality of Life. This committee considers issues related to: the Parks & Recreation Department, Houston Public Library, the Houston Health Department, the Planning & Development Department, topics pertaining to Houston’s international community and cultural affairs, and other items relating to the quality of life of Houstonians.

There will be a Special Called Quality of Life (QoL) Committee meeting on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. The committee will review a proposal on paid parental leave for city employees. All meetings are open to the public, with options to attend in person or via Microsoft Teams; time is allotted for public comment (requires advance sign-up).