Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) Regulations

Thanked the council for NIP funds for downtown planters and later commented on missing downtown benches.

Thanked the council and Council Member Campbell Cohen for neighborhood greening projects and resolving sewer fee application issues for local properties.

Spoke on behalf of the North Central Community and Solidarity Group in support of Resolution No. 49 recognizing their community work.

Expressed strong opposition to proposed Local Law No. 3 restricting ALPR usage, arguing it endangers public safety and ties the hands of law enforcement.

Expressed support for Local Law No. 3 while suggesting stiffer penalties for officials who violate the law.

Criticized the administration for failing to provide documentation and raised concerns over police misuse of ALPR surveillance.

Supported ALPR restrictions, citing national controversies regarding data sharing with federal immigration agencies and legal liabilities.

Raised concerns over municipal liability under Flock contracts and the high rate of erroneous alerts generated by ALPR systems.

Expressed cybersecurity concerns regarding Flock camera vulnerabilities and the ease of unauthorized access.

Praised the council for community outreach while emphasizing the need for authentic community engagement and police presence.

Strongly supported Local Law No. 3, criticizing the administration's use of emergency declarations and corporate ties of surveillance vendors.

Supported ALPR restrictions, criticized the administration's stance, and called for greater transparency and accountability.

Noted public opposition to Flock cameras on social media and commended the council for listening to constituents.

Called for an independent audit of Flock data and urged the administration to engage in constructive dialogue with the council.