City Council Meeting- January 27th, 2026
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Resolution regarding federal immigration enforcement (ICE) and Operation Metro Surge
Funding for community rental assistance and support programs (VEP)
Proposed city ordinance updates to address local non-cooperation with federal agencies
Removal or management of Flock camera data sharing with federal agencies
Support for statewide eviction moratorium and emergency budget
Approval of legal brief participation
City Council and community response to recent federal law enforcement violence
Votes (3)
Approval of the agenda with an additional item 11A to discuss joining in legal brief
Moved by Council member · Seconded by Council member
Approval of minutes from January 13 and 15 meetings
Moved by Council member · Seconded by Council member
Extend open forum time to 50 minutes
Moved by Council member · Seconded by Council member
Notable Quotes (3)
I call upon our federal government to end operation metro surge. It is not making us safer. It's making us less safe.
I think not only are federal agents doing harm directly to community members... they're doing harm to the law enforcement profession.
If you don't want to be part of this slide down to a fascist country, speak truth to power. Question authority.
People (11)
Moderates the meeting, manages the agenda, and addresses community concerns regarding ICE.
Emphasizes community resilience and support for those impacted by detainment.
Criticizes federal law enforcement behavior and supports local police training standards.
Advocates for documenting government abuses and rejecting local cooperation with ICE.
Homebound due to medical issue, relies on community updates via social media.
Longtime resident who shared a story about immigrant neighbors helping her shovel snow.
Criticizes judicial rulings in a specific sex offender case and calls for action on Judge Sarah West.
Presented an aggregated report of community demands regarding ICE and camera surveillance.
Army veteran who advocates for democratic socialism and systemic change.
Calls for city support of a statewide eviction moratorium and financial safety net.
Licensed psychologist addressing the trauma impact on children due to federal immigration actions.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- January 27, 2026, 7 p.m. - Richfield City Council Meeting
- January 13, 2026 - City Council Work Session
- January 13, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting
- January 15, 2026 - Special City Council Meeting