Woodbury City Council Meeting 1-14-26
Swearing-in of police officer Hannah Milander
Report on potential ICE detention facility at 11435 Hudson Road
Open forum regarding community concerns over immigration enforcement
Approval of consent agenda
City Council procedural updates
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Amend the agenda to move item five (open forum) to after the consent agenda
Moved by Mayor Burch · Seconded by Unspecified Council Member
Approve consent agenda items 6B through 6J
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Unspecified Council Member
Notable Quotes (3)
The federal government was looking specifically at this large warehouse at 11435 Hudson Road due to its size.
People are afraid to leave their home to go to groceries, to go to healthcare appointments, or to go to school.
It doesn't matter what nationality you are, the color of your skin. It's infringement of the American Constitution.
People (6)
BurchMayorPresiding over the city council meeting.
1 quote
Presiding over the city council meeting.
“City staff have verbally confirmed the property located at 11435 Hudson Road is not being sold or leased to the federal government.”
Confirming the status of the rumored ICE facility.
Hannah MilanderPolice OfficerNewly sworn-in police officer for the City of Woodbury.
Newly sworn-in police officer for the City of Woodbury.
Jason PoselPublic Safety DirectorConducting the badge pinning and swearing-in ceremony.
1 quote
Conducting the badge pinning and swearing-in ceremony.
“Our mission at Woodbury Public Safety is to serve all people with compassion and courage.”
Describing departmental values.
Amanda Hemson JergerSenatorState Senator for District 47.
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State Senator for District 47.
“ICE is bad for public safety. It's bad for business. It's bad for our neighbors. And we want them out of Woodbury.”
Expressing opposition to ICE presence.
Ethan ChaState RepresentativeState Representative for 47B.
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State Representative for 47B.
“Woodbury is not for sale.”
Stating opposition to federal detention center plans.
John PhillipsResidentWoodbury resident criticizing the city's response to the ICE threat.
Woodbury resident criticizing the city's response to the ICE threat.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- January 14, 2026, 7:30 p.m. at Council Chambers
- Webinar on immigration topics scheduled for next Tuesday