Committee approves curfew language adding 17-year-olds; sharp divide among members

Jun 10, 2026

After extensive debate and public testimony, the committee passed an amendment to include 17-year-olds in public-safety curfew hours and recommended the ordinance to full council amid sharp disagreements over enforcement, equity and effectiveness.

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The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee voted to amend the city's curfew ordinance to include 17-year-olds and then recommended the amended proposal to the full council. The debate was lengthy and included councilors, police leadership and numerous public commenters.

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