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West Branch council approves second reading of ordinance limiting automated license-plate readers
Summary
On June 15, 2026 the West Branch City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 840, titled to limit the use of automated license-plate readers and provide public transparency; the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
Mayor Roger Laughlin called the West Branch City Council to order on June 15. The council voted unanimously to approve the second reading of Ordinance 840, "Adopt Limits to the use of Automated License Plate Readers and to Provide Public Transparency." The motion was made by Councilmember Tom Dean and seconded by Councilmember Colton Miller; the minutes record a 5-0 vote in favor.
The ordinance title indicates the city is adopting limits on automated license-plate readers (ALPRs) and measures to increase transparency for their use. The minutes record no substantive debate in the meeting text; council action at this session was limited to approving the ordinance’s second reading.
The second reading passed with all five councilmembers voting aye. The minutes do not provide the ordinance’s text or operational details about permitted uses, retention schedules, or reporting requirements, so those specifics are not described here.
The council moved on to other business after the vote. The minutes do not record whether additional readings or an effective date were set during this meeting.
