City Council Meeting- January 13th, 2026
ICE activity and community safety concerns
Economic impact on local immigrant businesses
Proposals for emergency ordinances against ICE presence
Approval of new HR department and director position
Approval of meeting minutes from Dec 9 and Dec 22, 2025
Full Document Analysis
Votes (3)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approve minutes from December 9 and December 22, 2025
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Extend open forum time to 1.5 hours and grant 5-minute ADA accommodation
Moved by Mayor Supple · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (5)
Our community is under attack, but together we will remain strong and meet this latest challenge.
There is nothing more anti-American than what our supposed American government is doing.
I actually think that it is very, very identical to the SS Gestapo and all of the Nazi regime.
This is like a COVID level economic depression, but only for the most vulnerable entrepreneurs and businesses.
How do you survive a system that no longer plays by the rules? This isn't about politics. It's about people. It's about survival.
People (12)
Mayor SuppleMayorModerating council meeting and addressing ICE impact on Richfield.
Moderating council meeting and addressing ICE impact on Richfield.
Hayford DeliriCouncil MemberVoiced outrage over federal government actions and support for the community.
Voiced outrage over federal government actions and support for the community.
Walter BurkeCouncil MemberAdvocated for legal resources and advised restraint for observers.
Advocated for legal resources and advised restraint for observers.
ChristensenCouncil MemberParticipating remotely due to medical reasons; advocated for community vigilance.
Participating remotely due to medical reasons; advocated for community vigilance.
Coleman WoodsCouncil MemberStrongly criticized ICE, comparing their presence to historical regimes.
Strongly criticized ICE, comparing their presence to historical regimes.
Heidi GoreResidentAdvocated for community safety and questioned police ticketing of ICE vehicles.
Advocated for community safety and questioned police ticketing of ICE vehicles.
Becca JohnsonResidentImmigrant from Germany calling for humanity and separation of local police from ICE.
Immigrant from Germany calling for humanity and separation of local police from ICE.
Simon Troutman CordovaResident/AttorneyHighlighting economic depression affecting Latino and Somali businesses.
Highlighting economic depression affecting Latino and Somali businesses.
Ashley DanielsResidentTeacher advocating for eviction moratoriums and emergency aid for families.
Teacher advocating for eviction moratoriums and emergency aid for families.
Kathleen BalibanResidentQuestioned the fiscal necessity and transparency of the proposed HR director budget.
Questioned the fiscal necessity and transparency of the proposed HR director budget.
Alicia WatersResidentProposed using emergency ordinance powers to restrict ICE from public property.
Proposed using emergency ordinance powers to restrict ICE from public property.
Courtney CouchResidentDescribed fear in the community regarding school attendance and daily life.
Described fear in the community regarding school attendance and daily life.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- January 13th, 7:05 p.m.
- December 9th, 2025 (Work Session/Regular Council Meeting)
- December 22nd, 2025 (Special Council Meeting)
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Proposal to create a new department and hire a director of human resources.