ICE enforcement / OLA

Urged the board to form a committee, including Chief Frost, to create protections for residents fearing ICE operations; criticized the $200,000+ GOP lawsuit spending.

Advocated for an OLA-style public safety law like East Hampton's, citing fear among friends and colleagues from ICE operations.

Asked the supervisor to commit to a written public response on OLA procedures, Policy 414 and FOIL requests, filed with the clerk and posted with August 4 materials; no commitment was given.

Read her letter responding to Councilmember Waski's social media post, describing fear in the Latino community from ICE actions; Waski responded she does not support OLA and supports ICE.

A retired FDNY firefighter, described documenting ICE operations on Roanoke Avenue and urged the board to work with OLA on transparent safety policies before an incident occurs.

Cited recent ICE shootings of untargeted people and asked why each board member refuses to sit down with OLA.

Said he supports law enforcement but called the board's refusal to dialogue with OLA reprehensible and reckless.

Held up a photo of a man killed by ICE, discussed Temporary Protected Status impacts on Haitians and Ukrainians in Riverhead, and questioned Rep. LaLota's threat to cut East Hampton's federal funding over OLA.