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Council amends disclosure code to remove home addresses from public filings in 21–4 vote
Summary
The council voted 21–4 to amend the code to remove home addresses from council disclosure statements after debate over transparency and safety; supporters argued addresses are already on file with the election board while opponents said constituents deserve accessible contact information.
Chair McCormick presented Proposal 145 to amend section 151132 of the code to remove home addresses from council disclosure statements; the committee recommended a do-pass and the item drew floor debate over transparency and personal safety. Councilor Brown urged colleagues to reconsider, arguing disclosure provides needed transparency: "This is the only form that we actually have to fill out every year that shows what our updated address is," Brown said, and warned that constituents deserve the information.
Chair McCormick and other proponents argued that home addresses are already available through the election board filings and the change protects personal privacy and safety. "The election board is who's responsible for vetting our addresses, and that's where that is on file," the chair said, urging support. The council approved the amendment 21 to 4.
