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Council debates concealed carry in meeting room; members weigh safety, training and exceptions for retired officers
Summary
Council discussed an email request about allowing council members to carry concealed firearms during meetings. Members raised safety, liability and operational concerns, and noted the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) may apply to some retired officers; no policy change was adopted.
The Village Council discussed whether council members should be permitted to carry concealed firearms during public council meetings after a council member requested legislation.
Why it matters: The discussion brought up personal safety concerns — one member said they have been threatened while leaving meetings — balanced against community safety, the presence of on‑site officers at meetings and the risk of escalation if a non‑law‑enforcement…
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