Executive Committee 8/3/26

The City of Racine Executive Committee meeting on August 3, 2026, considered proposed Ordinance 004-26 on immigration enforcement. The city attorney summarized provisions that would limit the use of municipal personnel, equipment, facilities, and other resources for civil immigration enforcement, restrict enforcement activity in certain nonpublic city spaces, set limits on law-enforcement face coverings with exceptions, and designate Racine a safe space for immigration-enforcement purposes, subject to federal and state law and lawful court orders. The committee approved the July 13 meeting minutes. A motion and second to approve the proposed ordinance were made, but the transcript ends during discussion and does not show a vote on that motion.

Public commenters largely supported the ordinance, emphasizing community trust, safety, and transparency. One speaker suggested publicizing residents’ rights and pursuing further coordination with state officials. No procurement, contract award, vendor selection, or spending action was identified.