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Youth Curfew Ordinance

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Supportive (2)Opposed (9)Neutral (1)

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Public comments
12
Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.

Public comments (12)

OpposedOlivia DoyleSep 21, 2026

Argued that the youth curfew is ineffective and disproportionately polices minority youth in certain districts.

City Council — September 21, 2026 · 1:42:33 →
OpposedNikoya GoodenSep 21, 2026

Stated that teens have nowhere to go in the city and should not be criminalized for being outside.

City Council — September 21, 2026 · 1:45:00 →
OpposedQumekia ShaversSep 21, 2026

Criticized the curfew for relying on punishment rather than investing in after-school programs and safe spaces.

City Council — September 21, 2026 · 1:47:00 →
OpposedYajaria CintronSep 21, 2026

Expressed frustration that parents are penalized when teenagers defy curfews.

City Council — September 21, 2026 · 1:49:30 →
OpposedPaul Robert FordSep 21, 2026

Urged the city to drop charges against parents and open recreation centers late.

City Council — September 21, 2026 · 1:50:20 →
OpposedLinda WinikoffSep 21, 2026

Recommended viewing youth as 'at-promise' and funding mentorship and arts programs.

City Council — September 21, 2026 · 1:53:00 →
NeutralOliver Andree-BowenSep 21, 2026

Shared a lighthearted perspective as a theater kid who has to drive to neighboring towns for late-night food.

City Council — September 21, 2026 · 1:55:40 →
SupportiveLinwood DavisSep 21, 2026

Expressed support for the curfew ordinance, noting it helped curb teen takeovers.

City Council — September 21, 2026 · 1:59:36 →
OpposedBink JonesSep 21, 2026

Argued the curfew is hastily assembled and criminalizes youth existence.

City Council — September 21, 2026 · 2:01:19 →
OpposedMarilyn LacunzaSep 21, 2026

Spoke against the curfew, arguing it penalizes youth and mirrors historical segregation.

City Council — September 21, 2026 · 2:03:00 →
SupportiveCalvin McRaeSep 21, 2026

Supported public safety efforts and praised youth employment programs.

City Council — September 21, 2026 · 2:06:09 →
OpposedKelie EastonSep 21, 2026

Argued against the curfew on behalf of Action for Equity, citing lack of evidence of crime reduction.

City Council — September 21, 2026 · 2:13:30 →

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