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Supportive (2)Opposed (44)Concerned (6)

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Public comments
53
Last 30 days
5

Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.

Public comments (54)

OpposedOmar RezaOct 13, 2026

Addressed data privacy concerns and audits related to automated license plate readers.

City Council - Special Meeting — October 13, 2026 · 31:41 →
OpposedAlexander PowellOct 13, 2026

Expressed concern over camera placement concentration in Newhall and civil liberties.

City Council - Special Meeting — October 13, 2026 · 35:04 →
ConcernedJames MonroeOct 13, 2026

Presented an analysis of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department ALPR audit report.

City Council - Special Meeting — October 13, 2026 · 41:19 →
ConcernedRaleigh WombatOct 13, 2026

Made humorous remarks regarding city officials and questioned camera policies.

City Council - Special Meeting — October 13, 2026 · 24:52 →
ConcernedCharlotte BrownOct 13, 2026

Criticized the council over the Flock camera contract and urged action.

City Council - Special Meeting — October 13, 2026 · 25:11 →
OpposedDiego AlfaroSep 23, 2026

Criticized the council for bringing in sheriff representatives to defend Flock cameras and urged officials to represent resident interests.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 1:29:47 →
OpposedCharlotte BrownSep 23, 2026

Encouraged youth political engagement and announced endorsements for city council candidates running on anti-Flock platforms.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 1:41:54 →
OpposedJay Chan LeeSep 23, 2026

Spoke as CEO of Deflock SCV, praising youth activism and vowing electoral opposition to the establishment over surveillance.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 2:22:53 →
OpposedOmar RezaSep 23, 2026

Critiqued misrepresentations of crime data regarding Flock cameras and proposed a structured public debate format between residents and officials.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 2:25:52 →
OpposedGabby SerrataSep 23, 2026

Performed an original song criticizing city surveillance and data ownership by third-party tech corporations.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 2:29:01 →
OpposedEmerson HardingtonSep 23, 2026

Stressed the need for transparent communication between youth constituents and the council regarding the removal of surveillance cameras.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 2:34:20 →
OpposedManuel DozaSep 23, 2026

Shared concerns about automated cameras mapping citizen movements into private databases based on conversations with former tech and law enforcement workers.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 2:40:28 →
OpposedJake BifaSep 23, 2026

Analyzed the economic motivations behind ALPR technology and expressed concern that automation could eventually impact staffing budgets.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 4:30:30 →
OpposedJuan CanalesSep 23, 2026

Suggested alternative, open-source CCTV systems that do not rely on third-party corporate data contracts.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 2:48:33 →
ConcernedLuciaSep 23, 2026

Questioned liability provisions in the Flock contract regarding data misuse and emphasized personal safety concerns over stolen vehicle recovery.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 2:48:49 →
OpposedCaleb KimSep 23, 2026

Highlighted nationwide reports of security vulnerabilities and system bugs in Flock camera software allowing unauthorized searches.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 2:52:11 →
SupportiveGlendaSep 23, 2026

Defended local law enforcement and surveillance cameras while criticizing disruptive protesters and political rumors.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 2:59:00 →
SupportiveConstantine AnthonySep 23, 2026

Burbank City Council member shared Burbank's recent vote to cancel their Flock contract and encouraged Santa Clarita to weigh civil liberties against security.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 2:59:21 →
OpposedRiley WamboltSep 23, 2026

Argued that ALPR systems exploit citizen movement data and shift the relationship between government and residents toward excessive surveillance.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 1:14:07 →
OpposedRuben AnoyoSep 23, 2026

Demanded the cancellation of Flock camera contracts, citing data privacy violations and recent examples of surveillance misuse nationwide.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 1:17:18 →
OpposedRichard PassmoreSep 23, 2026

Called on the council to terminate the Flock contract, prioritizing working-class needs like housing over corporate tech spending, while praising the Saugus school site purchase.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 1:20:26 →
OpposedAndrea SalasSep 23, 2026

Criticized the council's understanding of data ownership, noting that Flock owns the underlying data and can share it with other law enforcement or private entities.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 1:23:20 →
OpposedNed A. WarrenSep 23, 2026

Raised concerns about warrantless movement tracking and noted a higher density of Flock cameras in working-class communities.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 1:29:47 →
OpposedCaitlin KeenanSep 23, 2026

Urged the council not to renew the Flock contract, warning about data breaches and third-party security vulnerabilities.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 23, 2026 · 1:29:47 →
OpposedSimone EllisAug 26, 2026

Spoke against mass surveillance and corporate data collection.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 2:17:59 →
OpposedMarcos MontoyaAug 26, 2026

Expressed strong opposition to Flock and Axon surveillance cameras and urged prioritization of infrastructure before new housing.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 30:53 →
OpposedOmar RizaAug 26, 2026

Criticized Flock camera data sharing and privacy loopholes.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 37:54 →
OpposedRishi JaligamaAug 26, 2026

Asked the council to let the Flock surveillance contract expire in November due to privacy and data retention concerns.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 41:07 →
OpposedRiley WamboltAug 26, 2026

Urged the council not to renew the city's contract with Flock cameras.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 44:34 →
ConcernedGracie BellAug 26, 2026

Raised concerns about the misuse of license plate reader systems by law enforcement to track individuals.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 45:55 →
OpposedCharlotte BrownAug 26, 2026

Used satire to highlight the potential risks of unlimited surveillance access.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 50:10 →
OpposedJai-Chan LeeAug 26, 2026

Demanded the termination of the Flock surveillance contract and expressed concern over camera placement near schools.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 51:22 →
OpposedRichard PassmoreAug 26, 2026

Expressed solidarity with fire victims and urged the council to ban Flock cameras due to constitutional and privacy violations.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 53:47 →
OpposedBraden PinvidicAug 26, 2026

Criticized the council's previous approval of Flock cameras and urged contract cancellation.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 2:08:30 →
OpposedStanley CallAug 26, 2026

Argued that automated license plate readers threaten constitutional rights and fiscal responsibility.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 2:11:57 →
OpposedAlina TatoianAug 26, 2026

Highlighted instances of law enforcement officers misusing surveillance tech and urged termination of the Flock contract.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 2:15:00 →
OpposedMaya ChristianAug 26, 2026

Opposed continued funding for Flock cameras, citing lack of effectiveness and privacy risks.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 2:20:37 →
OpposedDaniel NegretaAug 26, 2026

Argued that automated license plate reader programs lack required privacy policies and expose the city to legal liability.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 2:22:42 →
ConcernedJanelle ZezvetaAug 26, 2026

Raised concerns regarding data centers, immigration enforcement, and unresponsiveness from city offices.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026 · 2:25:00 →
OpposedDaniel NegretaAug 25, 2026

Argued that the city lacks required privacy policies for ALPRs under state civil code and potential municipal liability.

City Council - Special Meeting — August 25, 2026 · 2:22:57 →
OpposedMarcos MontoyaAug 25, 2026

Expressed strong opposition to FLOCK license plate reader cameras, citing privacy violations and the need to prioritize infrastructure before new housing development.

City Council - Special Meeting — August 25, 2026 · 34:29 →
OpposedOmar RizaAug 25, 2026

Spoke critically of FLOCK surveillance cameras, comparing the contract to a toxic relationship and highlighting unauthorized data sharing with federal agencies.

City Council - Special Meeting — August 25, 2026 · 31:06 →
OpposedRishi JaligamaAug 25, 2026

Asked the council to let the FLOCK surveillance contract expire in November, citing a lack of regulation, privacy risks, and corporate data handling.

City Council - Special Meeting — August 25, 2026 · 41:13 →
OpposedRiley WomboAug 25, 2026

Urged the city not to renew contracts with surveillance vendors like FLOCK or Axon, emphasizing constituent opposition.

City Council - Special Meeting — August 25, 2026 · 44:08 →
OpposedGracie BellAug 25, 2026

Highlighted recent investigative reports showing law enforcement officers misusing license plate reader systems to stalk women, urging the council to protect privacy.

City Council - Special Meeting — August 25, 2026 · 46:03 →
MixedCharlotte BrownAug 25, 2026

Delivered a satirical speech advocating for surveillance renewal to highlight the dangers of stalking and data misuse by law enforcement.

City Council - Special Meeting — August 25, 2026 · 48:32 →
OpposedJaishan LeeAug 25, 2026

Demanded the immediate termination of the FLOCK contract, citing cameras pointed near schools and homes, and delayed public records responses.

City Council - Special Meeting — August 25, 2026 · 51:30 →
OpposedRichard PassmoreAug 25, 2026

Expressed condolences for the Newhall fire and urged the council to ban FLOCK and ALPR cameras due to constitutional violations and lack of effectiveness.

City Council - Special Meeting — August 25, 2026 · 53:52 →
OpposedBrayden Pin VidickAug 25, 2026

Highlighted counties nationwide where FLOCK cameras have been misused and urged the council to cancel the contract.

City Council - Special Meeting — August 25, 2026 · 2:08:15 →
OpposedDavid M EnsignAug 25, 2026

Argued that automated license plate readers threaten constitutional rights and fiscal responsibility, urging the contract to expire.

City Council - Special Meeting — August 25, 2026 · 2:08:15 →
OpposedAlina TatoyanAug 25, 2026

Stated that FLOCK cameras track detailed physical descriptions and listed officers arrested nationwide for misusing database access.

City Council - Special Meeting — August 25, 2026 · 2:16:01 →
OpposedSimone EllisAug 25, 2026

Used a Lorax-themed poem to criticize corporate surveillance and privacy intrusions by FLOCK.

City Council - Special Meeting — August 25, 2026 · 2:18:07 →
OpposedMaya ChristianAug 25, 2026

Opposed FLOCK cameras on behalf of the Santa Clarita DSA, citing wrongful arrests and collaboration with ICE.

City Council - Special Meeting — August 25, 2026 · 2:21:01 →
ConcernedLeonard BridewellJan 14, 2026

Addressed the council regarding personal records, surveillance concerns, and data audits.

City Council - Regular Meeting — January 14, 2026 · 55:55 →