Immigration Enforcement and Discrimination Policy

Thanked the city attorney for revisions but argued an ordinance, not a policy, is the stronger tool, citing other municipalities.

Speaking as an artist, urged the council to 'build a house of bricks' — pass a real law protecting neighbors.

Supported the resolution, urged an ordinance, and asked that it be published in English and Spanish.

Supported the policy, urged an ordinance, and recommended annual reporting, training, anti-retaliation and language-access provisions.

Asked for a short delay to see what the state passes so Peekskill can incorporate stronger provisions; later warned that once passed, changes are nearly impossible.

Asked for a strong, enforceable, transparent law rather than a policy, stressing community trust in police.

Asked the council to make the protections a law for Peekskill.

First-time hearing attendee who feels strongly that Peekskill must protect its neighbors.

Supported Peekskill for All and asked that it be made a law.

Added her voice in support of a law.

Urged a robust, binding ordinance making it illegal for city government to collaborate with ICE.

Argued a policy is discretionary and durable protection requires an ordinance, citing the Fields incident.

Supported New York for All and asked for a local ordinance putting those principles into practice.

Wants Peekskill for All as a law for accountability.

Called it a time for courage and boldness, and asked for a law.

Cited an ICE whistleblower report and urged an ordinance and continued community discussion.

Said a law, not a policy, meets the moment, and thanked Chief Renwick.

Supported an ordinance and praised the tone Chief Renwick has struck.

Every speaker tonight wants a law; asked the council to codify the protections.

Wants the next step to be a law, framing it in the broader history of US policy in Latin America.

Supported Peekskill for All and asked for safety for all neighbors through a law.

Questioned the city attorney on collective bargaining limits and asked whether an ordinance could give residents civil remedies.