Mary Ricker

City Council of Shelton City Council Meeting

The meeting included reports from council members regarding various local briefings and organizational meetings. A consent agenda was approved. The majority of the meeting was dedicated to a robust public comment period, where residents expressed strong opposition to the renewal of the contract for Flock safety surveillance cameras. Key concerns raised included potential data privacy violations, constitutional rights, the potential for government overreach, and the lack of transparency. Additional public commentary touched upon the need for better enforcement of existing ordinances regarding public space maintenance and homelessness, alongside requests for more community engagement and a public vote on the surveillance contract.