A couple introductions today from 15th ward Ald Raymond Lopez. This order calls on CPD to collaborate with Ring door bells
Ald Tunney and Sawyer introduce a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba
Ald Reilly with a resolution personally thanking the CPD for arresting someone
Ald Harris with a resolution to modify council rules so alders cannot use their phone while in session
Another resolution from Ald Harris modifying council rules so that Alders cannot solicit co-sponsorship on ordinances during meetings (this is bizarre - this has been a common council practice)
Socialist and progressive alders call on Trump and congress to provide Americans with rent and mortgage relief, expanded unemployment insurance benefits, cash assistance, small business support and resources for disproportionately impacted communities
Socialist and progressive alders introduce order for development of a Chicago Crisis Response and Care System within Chicago Department of Public Health to be included in 2021 budget proposal
Ald Waugespack and Taliaferro with an ordinance to require Deputy Inspector General for Public Safety to publish public database of closed complaints against police
A very bizarre ordinance from Ald Reilly granting ward superintendents and such other employees of the department of streets and sanitation to have some powers of members of the police force to serve process or notice within the city (not sure about the specifics here)
Resolution from Black caucus chair Ald Ervin calling upon the Public Safety cmte to hold a hearing on the the number of dispersal orders issued by CPD to curb "gangs, prostitution, and narcotics trafficking". Notes a 1992 ordinance struck down by the Supreme Court.
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