Resident says Park Ridge 'welcoming' resolution lacks 'teeth' during public comment

May 4, 2026

During public comment, Eric Lienick urged that the city's welcoming resolution do more to protect residents and criticized it as symbolic without enforcement mechanisms; he raised concerns about policing and community safety.

The full story

During public comment at the May 4 City Council meeting, resident Eric Lienick (816 North Hamlin) criticized a proposed welcoming resolution on the consent agenda, saying the language lacks enforceable protections and will not keep people safe.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in