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Chairman Hopkins (2) calls the meeting to order. Roll call underway to establish a quorum.

A quorum is met. One public speaker is present. The speaker is upset about the absence of Black alderpeople at the meeting. Chairman Hopkins is asking the person to stop using profanity. The public comment session is over.

Ashley Campbell, a city parking enforcement employee details her experiences of harassment while doing her job. She says that someone threw a drink at her while at work. She supports tougher penalties for people who assault city employees.

The amendment to the municipal code calling for stiffer penalties for those who attack city employees is sponsored by Chairman Hopkins. He says a rise in attacks on mail carriers, public transit workers, and parking enforcers is the reason why this measure needs to be taken.

The amendment passes. Now, onto the second agenda item.

The next agenda item is designating noise-sensitive zones on portions of specified streets. Ald Conway (34) is the sponsor. He says that right-wing protestors are targeting women’s healthcare clinics with speakers to disrupt residents and women seeking help with family planning.

Three people will testify about their experiences with anti-choice protesters.

The first speaker is a doctor for planned parenthood. She says that 300 demonstrators protested at her office with speakers. She says it hampered the quality of care she was able to provide and disrupted patients with amplified noise.

The next speaker works in healthcare, she says that loud, blaring megaphones used by protestors make it hard to hear patients. She says that people have the First Amendment right to voice their opinions but the volume inhibits proper care and communication at their offices.

The last speaker is also from Planned Parenthood. She also supports the noise ordinance. She says ever since Roe v. Wade was overturned, anti-choice activists have increased their tactics of harassment.

Alderpeople are now asking how the noise level will assessed.

The second agenda item is approved. A moment of silence is observed for Chicago Firefighter Andrew Price who passed away battling a fire in Lincoln Park. With no further business before the committee, the meeting is adjourned.

Chicago City Council’s Committee on Public Safety meeting ended at 12:39 p.m. This ends my coverage for @chidocumenters, find more information through Holland Harmon’s notes at chicago.documenters.org