First Amendment Demonstration Ordinance Revision

Praised the committee for holding a public safety meeting accessible to citizens, and discussed court access and legal advocacy.

Called the ordinance revisions inadequate, comparing them to putting lipstick on a pig, and urged a full repeal.

Demanded a full repeal of the demonstration ordinance, warning that the current draft remains unconstitutional and costly.

Urged the committee to reject the proposed changes because police still hold too much discretion and free speech is suppressed.

Used a firefighter analogy to criticize giving police chief carte blanche over permits, and warned that constituents are watching upcoming elections.