Title
Consideration of Citizen Petition that Expeditiously Outlaws the Funding of City Funds, Buildings and Staffing Resources Including Policing for any Future Visits from President Trump
Description
This report provides the City Council with information in response to a citizen petition submitted by Viridiana Hernandez at the Feb. 7, 2018 Formal City Council meeting (Attachment A).
Report
Summary
The petitioner requests the City Council to "expeditiously outlaw the funding of city funds, buildings and staffing resources including policing for any future visits from President Trump."
The City of Phoenix has a responsibility to provide security and a police presence for the community and dignitaries up to and including the President of the United States when they are in the City of Phoenix.
Staff recommends denying this petition.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.