09/15/2026 - Common Council Meeting

The City of West Allis Common Council meeting held on September 15, 2026, included public participation where residents expressed concerns about the city's contract renewal with Flock Safety, a private company providing license plate reader cameras. Speakers criticized the surveillance system for privacy invasion and legal liabilities, urging the council to reconsider the nearly $200,000 expenditure on expanding the camera network. No formal votes or motions related to procurement or contracts were recorded during the meeting. The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and recessed for committee meetings. Additionally, the mayor highlighted recent city initiatives supporting small business growth and recognized Hispanic Heritage Month, but no procurement or contracting decisions were discussed in these reports.