Peekskill for All

Her bi-monthly check-in acknowledged completed police training and bilingual signage, but she pushed again for a third-party option so complainants can stay anonymous without fear.

Spoke briefly online to say he was there to support Ann's question but had no further comment.

Asked whether violations of the policy can be reported anonymously and what the repercussions are for officers who violate it.

New resident asked whether a procedure exists for reporting violations of the Peekskill for All policy.

Asked about the public communication plan for the policy, whether it will be in English and Spanish, and the timeline for rollout.

Asked when police training on the immigration policy will start and finish, and what data-handling guidance has gone to other departments with access to personal information.

Pressed the city on how the immigration enforcement policy adopted a month ago is being implemented — training, public communications in Spanish, and how to report violations.

Reiterated calls for a binding, enforceable law rather than an internal policy, arguing the public has recourse with a law but only closed-door discipline with a policy.

Called the moment a human rights crisis and asked the council to pass a municipal resolution urging the governor to pass New York for All immediately, detailing gaps in the governor's proposal.

Backed the resolution as a start, echoed calls for state-level New York for All action, and flagged the criminal-activity clause as a loophole, noting past assurances that a county law already covered Peekskill proved untrue.

Speaker from 8 Ringgold Street endorsed the prior speakers and said the enforceability of a law is the key difference.

Said adopting these measures would put the city's 'A Friendly Town' slogan into practice and help rebuild trust in the police department.

Supports a swift strong resolution short-term but says the real ask is rebuilding trust through structure — a binding ordinance that makes protecting immigrants a legal commitment, not just a policy choice.

Asked for clarification between a resolution and an ordinance, urged the council to pass a binding law for Peekskill for All, and pressed for good cause eviction legislation.

Supported the policy and Fassett's suggested public-notice improvements and a civilian complaint board, but asked why an ordinance isn't being pursued if there's no clear difference.

Described elevator problems at 100 Ringgold Street, proposed the city create a rent board to handle tenant complaints, and supported Peekskill for All with questions about 287(g) agreements.

Supported prompt good cause eviction passage and asked whether a citizen could bring a mandamus action to compel enforcement of the resolution by a future administration.

Read a statement about fear in the Hispanic community, endorsed comments by school board member Angel Flores, and urged codifying the protections into an ordinance or local law.

Urged passage as a local law rather than a personnel policy, supporting transparency and a citizen review board.

Asked what 'appropriate discipline' for employees violating the policy actually means, and suggested a law barring any resident from cooperating with ICE.

Asked for an example of a similar resolution with real consequences for violations, and suggested if it looks like a law, make it a law.

Argued the resolution-equivalent-to-law claim fails given police policy violations like the Damar Fields case, called the 2018-based draft outdated, and urged a law with real legal consequences.

Said the community overwhelmingly supports going beyond a resolution, sharing personal stories of ICE fears and her child's classmates who have left.

Said the city must move from resolution to law — something binding and enforceable in court — to shield residents from ICE.

Asked technical questions — why custody sections 9 and 10 from the Westchester County law were omitted, comment deadlines, and whether the policy will be available in Spanish before the hearing.

Added his support for Peekskill for All and accountability for the excessive force used on Damar.

Echoed support and suggested bolder measures, like an alert system when ICE is present in the community.

Supported Peekskill for All as legislation, justice for Damar, and passage of Good Cause Eviction.

Called for decolonized police training, raised dangerous speeding on Ferris Street, and insisted the city needs a law, not a resolution.

Spoke remotely in support of Peekskill for All and justice for Damar Fields; asked about Officer Riggs's suspension status.

Spoke remotely supporting codified non-cooperation with ICE and connecting it to rebuilding trust after the Damar Fields beating.

New resident calling for a community plan for when ICE arrives, and clarity that police are on the community's side.

Voiced support for the Peekskill for All Act, noting 46% of residents identify as Latino, and asked about the drafting timeline; submitted signed letters.

Asked the council to update its immigration policy to match the Westchester Immigration Protection Act, cover all departments, and make it law rather than policy.