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Residents urge caution on ICE partnership, raise safety and permit concerns during public comment
Webster Groves City Council · February 4, 2026
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Summary
Public commenters included a retired fire chief warning of toxic leadership concerns, a resident alleging inconsistent building-department guidance on electrical work, and a resident urging the city not to voluntarily partner with ICE.
During the community remarks portion of the meeting, multiple residents addressed the council on separate topics.
Brett Ellis, identifying himself as a retired fire chief, praised Webster Groves firefighters and their service but urged the council to reflect on leadership culture. "Culture becomes whatever leadership…
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