Number
251670
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. TAYLOR
Title
Substitute resolution relating to the security of Common Council committee meetings.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Office of Emergency Management to prepare a plan to provide security to Milwaukee Common Council committee meetings, and to present that plan to the Common Council within 60 days. This resolution also urges the Milwaukee police Department to work with the Office of Emergency Management on the security plan.
Body
Whereas, It is vital to the effective functioning of city government that the Common Council and its committees can meet securely and safely; and
Whereas, The confidentiality of committee meetings held in closed sessions may be vulnerable to eavesdropping if no personnel are assigned to monitor the room entrances; and
Whereas, A security presence is necessary to ensure the safety and security of Common Council and committee meetings; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that that Office of Emergency Management is directed to develop a security plan for Common Council committee meetings, with a minimum goal of providing security for committee meetings held in closed sessions; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Milwaukee Police Department is urged to work with the Office of Emergency Management on this plan; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Office of Emergency Management shall present its findings to the Common Council within 60 days of the adoption of this resolution.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB181350-1
Gunnar Raasch
02/16/2026