Michael French
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 4:29:55
- Avg per meeting
- 12:51
- Segments
- 5950
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Automated License Plate Reader Program
Operates within approved police department budgetary allocations and grant funding.
Police Union Meet and Confer Agreement Amendments
Financial impacts depend on the specific compensation and benefit terms negotiated in the agreement amendments.
Police Department Headquarters Repairs
Millions of dollars in potential corrective repairs and forensic investigations.
Lake Front Avenue Speed Limit
Minimal signage and administrative costs for the city.
Police Deputy Chief Promotional Process
None directly arising from this administrative certification.
Library Test Proctoring Policy Update
Changes how library fines and refunds are handled, ensuring unpaid fees halt borrowing privileges.
Legal Review of City Boards and Commissions
Internal legal review with no direct direct fiscal expenditure beyond normal operations.
Firefighter Drug Use Disqualification Guidelines
Police Officer Psychological Examination Standards
Board and Commission Code of Conduct and Free Speech Review
Potential avoidance of legal liability or litigation costs through proactive policy review.
Installation of 'In God We Trust' Motto in Council Chambers
Minimal cost for signage installation.
Legal Briefing on Governance and Open Government
Police Officer Disciplinary Appeal
The cost of the third-party hearing examiner will be borne by the city.
Public Safety Training Facility
Costs $150,000 out of the FY 2026 police department budget, with future construction potentially slated for a 2027 bond election.
Airport Safety and Communications
Funded through airport capital allocations, including $43,700 for tower communications repair.
Pending Litigation: City v. Lynn K. Wohlfahrt
Potential legal costs or settlement implications associated with active litigation.
Public Safety Personnel Testing and Certification
Costs associated with administering promotional and entrance examinations are covered within existing municipal budgets.
Library Advisory Board Bylaws Revision
None.
ADA Accessibility Compliance
The city has secured a 'Safe Streets for All' grant to assist with right-of-way data collection.
Y.C. Partners Ltd. Litigation
Ongoing litigation expenses and potential settlement liabilities impact the city's legal budget.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while French was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.