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Committee on Public Safety

In May of 2023, I was honored to be appointed as Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety for the 2023-2027 term. Since then, I have held many meetings to discuss different legislative matters. Please see below for a summary of each meeting I have held since becoming Chairman. 

April 2024

In April of 2024, I held a Committee on Public Safety meeting to discuss the Democratic National Convention security footprint and the United States Federal Government funding for aerial support. Please see more information regarding aerial support on the helicopter information tab.

 

Establishment of security footprint (area boundary) regulations and authority over convention-related activities and agreements regarding the hosting of the Democratic National Convention during the month of August 2024.

 

Summary of the April 2024 meeting.

March 2024

In March of 2024, I held a Committee on Public Safety meeting to pass the Appointment of Jose Tirado to lead the Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Please see below for a copy of the Appointment and a summary of the meeting. 

 

Appointment of Jose Tirado as Executive Director of Office of Emergency Management and Communications. 

 

Summary of the March 2024 meeting. 

December 2023

In December of 2023, I held a Committee on Public Safety meeting to discuss the Chi vs. Hate Ordinance that I strongly supported. Please see below for a copy of the Ordinance and a summary of the meeting. 

 

Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking procedures regarding hate incidents. Also known as the Chi vs. Hate Ordinance. 

 

Summary of the December 2023 meeting.

November 2023
October 2023

In October of 2023, I held a joint committee meeting with the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy. Please see below for the legislation passed and a summary of the meeting. 

 

A subject matter hearing to discuss recent extreme flooding events and the City’s plans to mitigate and respond to flooding. 

 

Summary of the October 2023 meeting. 

September 2023

In September of 2023, I held a joint committee meeting with the Committee on Police and Fire. Please see below for the legislation passed and a summary of the meeting. 

 

Subject matter hearing on the Inspector General’s 2022 Annual Report. 

 

Summary of the September 2023 meeting. 

July 2023

 In July of 2023, I held my first meeting as Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety. Please see below for the legislation passed and a summary of the meeting. 

 

Appointment of Annette Guzman as member and chair of the Emergency Telephone System Board. 

 

Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-80 by modifying Section 2-80-070 regarding elections for Police District Councils

 

Summary of the July 2023 meeting. 

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