Issue with right to protest was a main concern as DNC nears and permits are being denied or prohibited and also not allowed within certain distance from the convention center

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Hi, I’ll be live-tweeting today's Chicago City Council Meeting #CHIdocumenters @CHIdocumenters

09:35 AM May 22, 2024 CDT

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@CHIdocumenters The meeting is scheduled for 10 AM but has not started as of yet.

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@CHIdocumenters

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Council members have been asked to log into their devices. Meeting should be starting soon.

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The meeting has started at 10:13 AM

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The voting devices are now open.

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Standing for Pledge of Allegiance after roll call.

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Discussion on the effectiveness of Shot Spotter. General consensus is that Shot Spotter is not very effective.

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Council chairman reminded members to keep their comments respectful in consideration of the audience.

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Dustin Spence protesting for the city's support for the DNC in August.

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Speaker recognizing Haitian Born DuSable and Dusable Park as an icon for equality.

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Speaker, Jackie Brown, comments that Chicago should be a non-sanctuary city.

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Public comment period has ended.

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Alderman Patt Dowell recognizes the graduation of Dr. Dorothy Tillman, II. Received doctorate in integrated behavioral health.

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Alderman Janette Taylor, on the importance of young students being able to articulate what their community means to them.

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Alderman Pat Dowell recognizes the Public Allies program for young adults. The program prepares young adults for leadership.

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Ald. Pat Dowell recognizes Older Americans Month.

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Polished Pebbles youth organization has been recognized and acknowledged.

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Speakers comment on the importance of Jewish American Heritage month.

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Alderman Maria Hadden rises in support of Jewish American Heritage Month resolution.

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Chair recognizes Aldm. Knudsen thanks Aldm Silversteen on her commentary on Jewish American Heritage Month.

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Chair recognizes Aldm. David Moore who stands in support of Jewish American Heritage Month.

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There is a lot to cover in this meeting. I highly recommend viewing the recap on Facebook or . chicityclerk.com

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Comments and recognition of Haitian American Heritage Month. The Haitian people have persevered despite what the US has done to their country and people.

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Ald. David Moore speaks on Haitian American Heritage Month.

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Several aldermen acknowledge support for Haitian American Heritage Month and the importance of the resolution.

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Ald. Yancy will close by presenting the resolution in support of Haitian American Heritage month.

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Mayor Johnson announces the passing of the Haitian American Heritage Month Resolution.

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Acknowledgement of Asian American Heritage Month resolution.

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Asian American Heritage Month resolution.

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Alderman Maria Hadfen in support of the Asian American Heritage Month resolution.

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Council members Haden and Moore in support of Asian American Heritage Month Resolution.

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One of my takeaways from today's city council meeting. I already knew this but immigrants make our country better. Period!

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The Asian American, Pacific Islander resolution has been approved.

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Recogniztion of remembrance of Raydll Lacy.

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Mayor Johnson motions to return to regular order of business.

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The meeting adjourned at 4:15 PM, May 22nd.