Overview

• The City Council will vote June 18 on an ordinance allowing police to declare temporary curfews during large teen gatherings.
• Ald. Brian Hopkins, who sponsored the measure, says he has enough support to pass it despite Mayor Johnson’s opposition.
• Mayor Brandon Johnson calls the proposal a form of lazy governance, preferring investment in youth programs to address teen incidents.
• Police Superintendent Larry Snelling backs expanded curfew powers but says he would never use the 30-minute notice provision, deeming it unfair.
• Youth leaders and civil rights advocates warn the brief warning period could lead to unfair citations and constitutional challenges.