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Berwyn council pauses proposed ID‑scanning, video surveillance ordinance after public outcry
Summary
Public commenters and small‑business owners warned a proposed ordinance requiring ID scans and video at liquor‑licensed businesses could harm immigrants, small businesses and increase liability; council voted to defer the measure to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion.
Public comment at the Berwyn City Council meeting focused on a proposed ordinance that would require video surveillance and ID scanning at businesses that serve alcohol. Residents and business owners urged the council to delay action and seek broader input before adopting the measure.
The ordinance drew repeated objections from speakers who said the draft was vague, would impose significant costs on small businesses, and could put immigrant patrons at risk of immigration enforcement. Luce Chavez, a resident, called the proposal “extremely vaguely written” and said it was put forward without proper community input. “Mayor LaVero, you have a really, really bad pattern of putting forward…
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