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Bridget A. Monroe

Councilmember, Northwest District2024-2027

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At a glance

News mentions
10

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
28
Total speaking time
2:31:20
Avg per meeting
5:24
Segments
2515

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Filtered to Public Safety

Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)

medium↑Oct 2026[22]

crime statistics

Lower crime usually means a boost in property values and local business, keeping your hard-earned money working for you.

high→Feb 2026[21]

Police Officer Candidate Disqualifications and Appeals

Impacts police recruitment pipeline and staffing levels.

medium↑Aug 2026[17]

police shooting

Potential lawsuits and settlements could hit taxpayers hard if liability is established.

high↑May 2026[17]

Automated Bus Patrol and Traffic Enforcement Revenue

Grant-funded pedestrian safety enforcement program.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

building safety enforcement

Taxpayers could dodge a massive emergency response bill, though the property owner is likely looking at heavy compliance costs or potential loss of revenue.

critical↓Apr 2026[13]

Police Accountability Board Restructuring and Oversight

Null

high↑May 2026[12]

Fire Department Operational Readiness and Medical Response

$2,167,000 bond authorization.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Fire Engine Replacements

$2,167,000 bond issuance

high↑Feb 2026[6]

Municipal Veterinarian Recruitment and Animal Services Enforcement

Recruitment firm contract and potential $7,000 signing bonus to fill a bracket 30 veterinarian position.

critical↑Apr 2026[6]

Proposed Staffing Reductions and Student Support Services

Involves millions of dollars in staffing allocations and external grant funds.

medium↓Oct 2026[5]

Lead Paint Poisoning Prevention and Inspection Funding

Monroe County is granting $109,000 to the city over two years.

high↑Jul 2026[5]

curfew and public safety

Implementing and enforcing a curfew could drive up overtime costs for the police department and require funds for public awareness campaigns.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

fire district dissolution

Tax bills and fire-service costs could shift as the district’s separate levy goes away, but the real bottom line depends on the replacement coverage deal.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

SAS Law Enforcement Intelligence Software

Not explicitly stated in debate

high↓Jun 2026[4]

Civil Service Candidate Appeals and Eligibility

Directly impacts public safety staffing pipelines and recruitment timelines.

critical↓May 2026[3]

Police Department Staffing Crisis and Attrition Projections

Budget allocations for police recruit classes, background investigations, and personnel compensation.

critical↓Jun 2026[2]

Daniel's Law Mental Health Pilot Program

Supported by a $2 million state grant.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

School Police Services Agreement

Fully funded by RCSD budget allocations.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Firefighter Candidate Eligibility Appeal

None.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Ethics Complaint C25-1 Review

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Monroe was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Public Safety.