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Committee on Police and Fire Approves Police Board Appointments

ChicagoJan 14, 20252 min read

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On January 14, 2025, the Chicago Committee on Police and Fire held an in-person meeting chaired by Alderman Chris Taliaferro, during which it approved multiple appointments to the Police Board.

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Committee on Police and Fire

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City of Chicago Police governancePublic SafetyCommittee on Police and Fire meetingPolice Board appointments

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Appointment of Steven A. Block as member of the Police Board
Appointment of Arlette G. Porter as member of the Police Board
Appointment of Cynthia Velaquez as member of the Police Board
Substitute appointment of Tyler C. Hall as member of the Police Board

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Committee on Police and Fire

Jan 14, 2025, 5:30 PMCity Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602completed

Written public comment deadline corrected to January 10, 2025, 3:00 PM

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