Rockford Sun

City of Rockford Code & Regulation Committee met Sept. 8.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

I. CALL TO ORDER 

Attendee Name	Organization	Title	Status	Arrived
Gabrielle Torina	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Aprel Prunty	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Janessa Wilkins	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Mark Bonne	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Tamir Bell	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present

Other Attendees:

Chairman Bonne called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.

Prayer was offered by Chaplain Norma Borerro. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Mayor McNamara presented a Proclamation to Xavier Whitford, and Anne Wilkerson on behalf of the Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation declaring the month of September as “National Suicide Prevention Month.”

SPEAKERS:

1. Prophet Yusef quoted scripture, spoke about suicide, and he wished County Board President Joseph Chiarelli a happy birthday.

2. John Tac Brantley quoted scripture, spoke about ICE operations, the recent purchase of the Rockford Memorial Hospital Building, and the need for a 24-hour day care at Orton Keys.

3. Bob Neiman noted that he started his career as a realtor in 1969. He further indicated how upset he was that the City of Rockford did not purchase the Rockford Memorial Hospital building. He suggested that the City create a plan for the that building.

4. Robert Pace stated that he was pro free speech, and pro legal immigration. He spoke about the past and current immigration situation in the United States.

II. RESOLUTIONS 

1. 2025-193-R - Committee recommends approval of Stroll on State/Dasher Dash 5k This event is scheduled to take place on November 29th from noon – 9 p.m. The 5k run will begin at noon. The event will be held in downtown Rockford, bordered by Jefferson Street, Church Street, Chestnut Street, Green Street, and 3rd Street.

Ald. Torina thanked GoRockford and their partners for making this event possible.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Tamir Bell, Alderman SECONDER: Gabrielle Torina, Alderman AYES: Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Bonne, Bell

III. ADJOURN 

With no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 5:51 p.m.

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