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there are events and no one shows up. Mr. Martin stated he does not want his taxes to go up due 1 to lawsuits. 2 3 Mr. Ike Whiting stated at the last election it took 268 votes to get on the City Council. He noted 4 there are a lot of great ideas and resources and also a lot of room for change. 5 6 Mayor Faust stated Council appreciates the attendance. He stated he has empathy for the Castile 7 family. Mayor Faust stated the silence is not due to worry about being sued, the City has been 8 quiet while working on the issues. He explained that residents can sign-up on the website to get 9 alerts. 10 11 Councilmember Gray echoed what the Mayor said about the loss of Philando Castile and stated 12 nothing has affected him as much as that in years. Councilmember Gray stated when he heard 13 Mr. Jones’ comments about taking care as to what he wears and routes he takes, that affects him. 14 He does not know what it’s like to worry if he’ll be picked up due to the color of his skin. 15 Councilmember Gray asked the residents to not assume that because nothing has been said 16 outright, that he doesn’t have those feelings. He is grateful people are interested to come to the 17 meetings. He stated the police officers are involved in the community and there has not been a 18 Police Academy in the past three years due to lack of interest. Councilmember Gray stated there 19 are many biases in the country, he welcomes the help from the community, and hopes people 20 start attending Council meetings and holds the Council accountable. 21 22 Councilmember Stille stated it has been 20 days since the event and there has been a cloud over 23 the City since then. He explained the Mayor is the Council’s spokesperson and he agrees with 24 what the Mayor says. Councilmember Stille stated listening is part of the Council’s job and all 25 suggestions will be evaluated, which will take a little time. He asked for patience and stated Mr. 26 Jones’ comments were taken to heart. Councilmember Stille stated residents have Council’s 27 word that they will do better and will do good. 28 29 Councilmember Brever stated she agrees with the Mayor and Councilmember’s comments. This 30 has affected her greatly and her deepest sympathy goes to the Castile family and the police 31 officers. Councilmember Brever stated they have adopted a Korean daughter and she is marrying 32 a black man. She hopes he will never have to face these hardships. She stated she appreciates all 33 of the comments and the Council will work with the residents, come out strong, and a much 34 better Village. 35 36 Councilmember Jenson stated this whole event has made a major impact on his life. He reiterates 37 everything said and stated what has been presented to Council is very important and he hopes to 38 participate in positive change. Councilmember Jenson stated he hopes the residents will give 39 him a chance; he wants to be a positive force for change. He stated we need to demonstrate 40 liberty and justice for all and he looks forward to help from the community. 41 42 Mayor Faust highlighted the Council was not aware they were going to be asked to speak this 43 evening and stated every Councilmember attends Night to Unite. He stated fought for freedom 44 for all Americans. Mayor Faust stated all officers have college degrees, licensing requirements 45 are exceeded, training is held, and additional training will be done. Also, the Citizen’s Academy 46 will be brought to the public and offers of help are taken seriously. Mayor Faust stated the 47 Council will be better. It won’t be fast, but we will be better. He stated the City is on the cusp of 48 25