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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.

Public comments (6)

NeutralSophia JosephApr 28, 2026

Signed up to speak on the Citizens' Review Board but was moved to the second public input period.

City Council - Apr 28, 2026 · 1:18:05 →
MixedNick AldermanApr 28, 2026

Began speaking on the group violence intervention program's success and the CRB, but was ruled out of order as a non-resident and asked to continue offline.

City Council - Apr 28, 2026 · 1:18:31 →
ConcernedParadox ElamApr 28, 2026

Speaking for 5051 Iowa Coalition, urged the council to keep its promise to replace the CRB, criticizing the decision to scrap rather than revise the original ordinance and the five-month silence.

City Council - Apr 28, 2026 · 1:24:08 →
ConcernedMimi DowdApr 28, 2026

Representing Advocates for Social Justice, detailed the stalled redesign process, cited local police incidents, and asked the council to bring a new ordinance in late May or early June.

City Council - Apr 28, 2026 · 1:27:27 →
OpposedNel Marie BarriosApr 28, 2026

Reminded the council of its eight-month-old promise to replace the CRB and criticized the lack of transparency, saying the 'nine champions of justice' title rings hollow.

City Council - Apr 28, 2026 · 1:32:53 →
OpposedKimApr 28, 2026

As a business owner, contrasted the speed of the police academy investment with the eight-month delay on the CRB, calling the delay 'gaslighting' and demanding a legally compliant ordinance.

City Council - Apr 28, 2026 · 1:34:05 →