Independent police monitor charter amendment

A Webster High School teacher who cited the $4.5 million wrongful incarceration settlement and $26.25 million Jamerson payout, arguing an independent monitor would save taxpayer money and increase trust.

Cited over $5 million in recent settlements and the 2024 Equality Indicators report showing Black Tulsans face officer use of force at over nine times the rate of Hispanic residents; urged a robust monitor's office.

A District 2 resident who said the city paid over $41 million in wrongful conviction settlements last year and urged adoption of the charter amendment for civilian oversight.

A District 5 taxpayer who detailed settlement cases including an $800,000 payment after officers left a 911 caller who was then assaulted; urged Councilor Gilbert to support the monitor's office.

A District 4 music volunteer who called the settlement payouts fiscally irresponsible and urged adoption of the independent monitor charter amendment.

A Muscogee Nation citizen who said Native residents feel fear, not protection, when interacting with police, and said the monitor's office would make her feel safer.

A school board member who said the office would create accountability and help police serve the community better, referencing accountability failures in federal law enforcement elsewhere.

Criticized the council for not responding to public speakers and urged councilors to 'act like a world-class city' and listen to the public.