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HPD-ICE Cooperation

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Community sentiment

Supportive (1)Opposed (4)Concerned (5)

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Public comments
10
Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 25, 2026.

Public comments (10)

OpposedCesar EspinosaAug 25, 2026

Espinosa demanded an end to non-safety traffic stops and criticized the council for not holding the police chief accountable.

Public Safety Committee - Aug 25, 2026 · 56:42 →
ConcernedMark RodriguezAug 25, 2026

Rodriguez expressed frustration over the lack of accountability and the fear that prevents his community from reporting crimes.

Public Safety Committee - Aug 25, 2026 · 1:12:35 →
ConcernedRobert GallegosAug 25, 2026

Former Council Member Gallegos expressed disappointment in the lack of leadership presence and the fear currently felt by the Latino community.

Public Safety Committee - Aug 25, 2026 · 41:11 →
ConcernedBishop Destry C. BellAug 25, 2026

Bishop Bell called for a moral approach to policing that protects families and ensures residents can go about their daily lives without fear.

Public Safety Committee - Aug 25, 2026 · 44:28 →
OpposedMarilyn RaskyAug 25, 2026

Rasky criticized the lack of accountability and the impact of police actions on immigrant families, urging the council to prioritize safety over current enforcement.

Public Safety Committee - Aug 25, 2026 · 48:12 →
SupportiveDiane Olmos GuzmanAug 25, 2026

Guzman proposed a six-point solution to restore trust, including clear policies separating local policing from immigration enforcement.

Public Safety Committee - Aug 25, 2026 · 52:51 →
ConcernedMontrenay HillAug 25, 2026

Hill emphasized that public safety should be defined by community voices and criticized the lack of council presence at community actions.

Public Safety Committee - Aug 25, 2026 · 1:00:21 →
OpposedBonnie O'KothAug 25, 2026

O'Koth shared data on the impact of over-policing on black immigrants and called for an end to the HPD-ICE partnership.

Public Safety Committee - Aug 25, 2026 · 1:06:49 →
OpposedChristopher RiveraAug 25, 2026

Rivera called for the cancellation of Flock camera contracts and an end to mass surveillance of immigrant communities.

Public Safety Committee - Aug 25, 2026 · 1:10:00 →
ConcernedAnthony HubbardAug 25, 2026

Hubbard demanded action and expressed skepticism about the council's progress on ordinances.

Public Safety Committee - Aug 25, 2026 · 1:15:28 →