Committee on Police and Fire meeting, May 6, 2026
- When: Wed, May 6, 2026, 12:00 PM (Chicago time)
- Where: 201A, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602
- Status: Scheduled & Published
- Committee: Committee on Police and Fire
- Video: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1189492760
- Transcript: full text (14,596 words, automatic captions)
Meeting notes
AI-written from the transcript. Speakers are inferred from cues in the recording, so treat names as estimates and check the video at the linked time.
The Police and Fire Committee considered three agenda items: appointments of Angelique Guzman and Anjanette Young to the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, and a resolution to rename the Third Police District Station. All three items were approved. The committee also approved the Rule 45 report and adjourned.
Topics: Appointments to the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, Renaming of the Third Police District Station, Rule 45 report approval, Public comment on nomination process and youth representation
Agenda items discussed
- 45:49 Appointment of Angelique Guzman as Commissioner of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (A2026-0024728): passed
- 46:04 Appointment of Anjanette Young as Commissioner of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (A2026-0024727): passed
- 1:53:57 Resolution to rename the Third Police District Station as Police Officer Darel C. Brandon Third District Station: passed
- 45:00 Approval of the Rule 45 report for the March 13, 2026 meeting: passed
Alderpersons who spoke
- Lamont J. Robinson (chair): Moved to pass the renaming resolution. (1:57:23)
- William E. Hall (alderperson): Sponsored the resolution to rename the Third Police District Station. (1:54:26)
- Nicole T. Lee (alderperson): Moved to approve the Rule 45 report. (45:02)
- Derrick G. Curtis (alderperson): Asked the chair to clarify which commission was being discussed. (1:16:22)
- Jeanette B. Taylor (alderperson): Asked the chair about the source of the police superintendent recommendation. (1:34:45); Moved to adjourn the meeting. (1:57:39)
- Ronnie L. Mosley (alderperson): Thanked the committee and expressed support for the youth nominees. (1:08:44); Seconded the motion to adjourn. (1:57:39)
- Nicholas Sposato (alderperson): Confirmed presence under Rule 59. (17:40)
- Samantha Nugent (alderperson)
- Andre Vasquez Jr. (alderperson)
- Anthony V. Napolitano (alderperson)
- Angela Clay (alderperson)
- Monique L. Scott (alderperson)
- Felix Cardona Jr. (alderperson)
Exchanges between members
- 17:40 Chair asked Alderman Nicholas Sposato if he was present.
- 17:47 Chair asked Alderman Timothy R. Knudsen if he was present.
- 17:55 Chair asked Alderman Irving if he was present, then addressed Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor.
- 18:14 Chair asked Alderman James M. Gardiner if he was present.
- 1:13:32 Chair indicated he would begin with Alderman Derrick G. Curtis.
- 1:16:22 Chair asked Alderman Derrick G. Curtis to clarify which commission was being discussed.
- 1:34:45 Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor asked the chair about the source of the police superintendent recommendation.
- 1:34:55 Alderwoman Jeanette B. Taylor followed up on the superintendent recommendation question.
- 1:57:39 Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley seconded the motion to adjourn.