The Chicago City Council voted to override Mayor Brandon Johnson's decision to end the contract with ShotSpotter, a controversial gunshot detection technology. The vote resulted in a major defeat for the mayor, with half of the aldermen voting against ShotSpotter representing wards without the devices. Despite the council's decision, Mayor Johnson maintains that the technology will still be discontinued.
Commentary: Summer is when the Chicago Police Department is put to the test, and ShotSpotter has been a key tool since 2018, when then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel signed the contract. https://t.co/4YqnikVMBe
The debate over ShotSpotter divides progressive leaders who want to see the system scrapped because it does not address the root causes of crime & Black Chicagoans demanding city officials do everything possible to reduce persistent violence. https://t.co/Iy1C4C632u
Although many @BOSCityCouncil colleagues are against ShotSpotter, I know how critical this tool is for Boston’s neighborhoods & @bostonpolice. This technology is effective & saves lives. It’s not the time for political games & scoring political points. #bospoli @BostonPatrolmen https://t.co/g0ksNxdh4k
As a proud member of the ShotSpotter Board of Directors, I wanted to share this editorial about the ongoing crises in Chicago, a city with one of the highest rates of gun violence in America, where the Mayor is intent on doing away with this crucial gunshot detection system.… https://t.co/NbTgZIgv73
From the Editorial Board: With ShotSpotter, we can’t remember such an overwhelming City Council vote against a position a Chicago mayor said was non-negotiable. https://t.co/Qv7O4U3QQm
Chicago's mayor shut down his city's gunshot tech for being "racist." The city council just took control of that decision away from him. https://t.co/smStms1sQo
In 'Stunning Rebuke,' Chicago City Council Backs Effort to Block Mayor From Canceling ShotSpotter https://t.co/baSmrfyYom
Some Chicago aldermen and Mayor Brandon Johnson are disagreeing over who can effectively end the use of ShotSpotter technology in Chicago. https://t.co/BJccTb2Job
A measure rebuking Mayor Johnson’s decision to end the city’s use of ShotSpotter was approved by City Council yesterday — but the mayor said the vote “did nothing.” https://t.co/kD34IqlzYy https://t.co/onMvPBeY2C
Mayor Brandon Johnson ended Chicago's contract with ShotSpotter after activists complained that the gunshot-detection technology is racist. City Council just voted to REINSTATE it, including many loyal Democrats. Johnson is not happy about it: https://t.co/Fazp6aZqxH
If you’re curious how your Alder voted: Yes: Mayor should keep ShotSpotter No: Allow Mayor to remove ShotSpotter https://t.co/SmuyJoa9HO
The Chicago City Council approved an order intended to block mayor Brandon Johnson from removing ShotSpotter gunshot-detection technology from the neighborhoods that want it. | @ryanamills77 https://t.co/RqzrO3T08p
The Chicago City Council passed a measure aimed at saving a contract with controversial gunshot detection #ShotSpotter technology in a protest vote to curb Mayor Brandon Johnson’s power. Johnson said it doesn’t overturn his decision to end the contract. https://t.co/I9MaEjxOrL
The City Council yesterday passed a pro-ShotSpotter order in a landslide. Much of the opposition came from aldermen representing cushy North Side neighborhoods that don't even have the devices. https://t.co/LYKlQZGsKH
City Council moves to end ShotSpotter, but Mayor Brandon Johnson says Wednesday's vote "did nothing." https://t.co/2x4r62gR2G
City Council votes to keep ShotSpotter, but Mayor Brandon Johnson insists it will still go away https://t.co/iuomF61IFk https://t.co/tXCK7Mx42R
Chicago City Council votes in favor of ShotSpotter in major defeat for Johnson https://t.co/fXOCqberKG
City Council passes pro-ShotSpotter order in a landslide. Half of the aldermen voting against ShotSpotter represent wards that DON'T HAVE ShotSpotters. https://t.co/LYKlQZGsKH
City Council vote could allow members to keep ShotSpotter in their wards (Via Sun-Times) https://t.co/WqyiHEphcp
The Chicago City Council overrode the mayor today and reinstated Shotspotter. I think it's important to look at the incident that catalyzed the mayor's decision to attempt to cancel the contract in the first place and its implications. Shotspotter reported shots fired at 2:30 am…
The Chicago City Council overrode the mayor today and reinstated Shotspotter. I think it's important to look at the incident that catalyzed the mayor's decision to attempt to cancel the contract in the first place and what it means for technology. Shotspotter reported shots…