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From 22 remarks on the record: the newest that say more than procedure, each playing at its second in the meeting.
“Thank you, Madam President. On September 24th, Councilor Santanello and I had a joint subcommittee meeting of Public Safety and Health and Human Services talking about the recent ban of Kratom.”
CITY COUNCIL · Oct 5, 2026
“I JUST WANT TO FIRST OFF THANK MY COLLEAGUE COUNSELOR HURST FOR WORKING ALONG WITH ME ON THIS ORDINANCE.”
CITY COUNCIL · Sep 8, 2026
“Yeah, first and foremost, I want to Thank publicly Keith O'Connor, Michael Jacob, Maurice. I mean, they've been outstanding public servants.”
CITY COUNCIL · Aug 3, 2026
“Yeah, it's pretty much like commercial vendors. You know, in the ordinance, it particularly protects You know, religious affiliates, charitable organizations, political candidates.”
CITY COUNCIL · Sep 8, 2026
“I just, I wanted to go back to something Commissioner Desolates had said earlier. I believe you may have answered it, but I was writing, so I might not have cashed it.”
CITY COUNCIL · Aug 3, 2026
“Any of you two want to answer that? TO MY KNOWLEDGE, COUNSELOR, WE DID NOT INCORPORATE ANY PROVISIONS ON SUNDAYS.”
CITY COUNCIL · Sep 8, 2026
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