Organizer says he will sue Alamosa and police department, alleges defamation and wrongful prosecution

Philip Perry, who identified himself as a member of the homeless veterans and civilians association, told the Alamosa City Council during public comment that he intends to file a lawsuit against the City of Alamosa and the Alamosa Police Department.

Perry said the suit would allege "defamation of character, wrongful prosecution" connected mainly to policing in homeless areas and that legal filings would be made within seven days. "This is gonna be a $5,000,000 suit," Perry said. He also told the council he had communicated with legal counsel and plans for the matter to reach the attorney general and federal authorities.

Perry framed the action as part of his organization’s broader advocacy and said his group includes veterans and others; he urged City leadership to contact him to seek a settlement. The remarks were delivered as public comment; no council action or staff response was recorded on the meeting record beyond the public-comment period.

The announcement reflects an intended legal action reported by a public speaker and is an allegation; the council record does not include filings, complaints, or responses from the city or police department in this meeting.