Public Safety

Public Safety

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Supportive (12)Opposed (7)Concerned (1)

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Public comments
21
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 30, 2026.

Public comments (21)

OpposedBobby NicholsApr 30, 2026

Advocated for unhoused individuals and criticized proposed park and nuisance ordinances.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 41:02 →
OpposedCatherine DornApr 30, 2026

Expressed privacy and security concerns regarding automated license plate reader cameras.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 43:10 →
OpposedMegan RikarikApr 30, 2026

Criticized city policies affecting unhoused individuals and restrictions on feeding in parks.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 1:01:45 →
ConcernedChristopher BainApr 30, 2026

Described security and maintenance issues encountered in alleys near Daly Park.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 1:05:15 →
SupportiveLori FosterApr 30, 2026

Expressed support for public safety funding to maintain downtown business district safety.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 2:03:48 →
SupportiveMichael MartinApr 30, 2026

Emphasized the importance of public safety and police/fire services for residents and visitors.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 2:06:53 →
SupportiveRob FerraraApr 30, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Tempe police officers supporting the public safety tax to address staffing and response times.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 2:35:21 →
SupportiveMike ScheidtApr 30, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Tempe firefighters supporting the sales tax to maintain emergency response capacity.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 2:43:03 →
OpposedMichael glazierApr 30, 2026

Expressed opposition to the nuisance ordinance, viewing it as punitive toward mutual aid groups.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 3:26:28 →
SupportiveSusie Sharkey JohnsonApr 30, 2026

Described neighborhood impacts from food distribution programs near Daly Park and urged support for nuisance regulations.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 3:29:13 →
SupportiveSteven KisielApr 30, 2026

Supported code updates and nuisance ordinances prohibiting free food and needle distributions in Daly Park.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 3:32:34 →
SupportiveTimothy AppletonApr 30, 2026

Supported the nuisance ordinance to address safety and sanitation issues near Daly Park.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 3:35:49 →
SupportiveCynthia StarkeyApr 30, 2026

Detailed park incident statistics and neighborhood disruptions associated with nearby food distribution.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 3:39:19 →
SupportiveJay JohnsonApr 30, 2026

Supported the nuisance code as a necessary step to address crime, drug use, and neighborhood degradation.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 3:43:03 →
SupportiveJesse KisielApr 30, 2026

Supported the nuisance ordinance to help address congregation and criminal activity in Daly Park.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 3:52:00 →
SupportiveMary KisselApr 30, 2026

Described safety concerns and drug paraphernalia found in Daly Park.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 3:55:27 →
OpposedBrooke St GeorgeApr 30, 2026

Expressed legal concerns regarding the breadth of the proposed nuisance ordinance amendment.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 3:58:55 →
OpposedKatherine MayApr 30, 2026

Voiced concern over restricting essential human services like food and shelter through nuisance laws.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 4:02:19 →
MixedDan AbbottApr 30, 2026

Advocated for dialogue and community collaboration rather than pushing unhoused individuals away.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 4:05:26 →
OpposedCatherine Kouvelos-EdickApr 30, 2026

Voiced opposition to the nuisance ordinance and called for working together to address homelessness.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 4:08:22 →
SupportiveJennifer JerpeyApr 30, 2026

Described negative neighborhood experiences and urged support for Daly Park residents.

Regular City Council Meeting — April 30, 2026 · 4:11:50 →

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