SHIELD Act

Inquired about unhoused community access to the defense fund and strongly supported the SHIELD Act based on personal survival trauma.

Supported community support funds while expressing deep concern regarding sex offender housing in residential neighborhoods.

Expressed strong personal support for the SHIELD Act based on trauma from sexual abuse.

Opposed the SHIELD Act on behalf of the Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws, arguing it infringes on housing rights.

Warned the council of imminent litigation and constitutional violations if the SHIELD Act is advanced.

Strongly supported the SHIELD Act, arguing that sex offenders pose a permanent threat and should not be housed in communities.

Warned the SHIELD Act would disrupt rehabilitation, separate families, and increase homelessness, urging the council to consider collateral consequences.

Board member of the Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws, called the ordinance a 'placebo' and cited CDCR data showing under 1% of paroled registrants reoffend.

Civil rights attorney warned the city will be sued if it passes the ordinance, noting her organization already has a pending suit against Fresno County over a similar law.

Spoke in support as a survivor of sexual abuse, saying offenders need intensive monitoring and separation from communities.

Supported the act but demanded a backup plan so offenders aren't pushed onto the streets where unhoused people are victimized.

Opposed housing sex offenders in the community at all, saying oversight is insufficient and they belong in secure facilities far away.

Strongly opposed rehabilitation arguments, saying offenders cannot be rehabilitated and should be locked away from communities.