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Expressed concern over hospital run safety for correctional officers and urged council to address security protocols.

Expressed support for CCAC, paid parental leave, and jail health conditions on behalf of Penn.

Spoke on behalf of the Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network urging council to vote yes on the jail medical transport motion to alleviate lockdowns and staffing crises.

Expressed support for Bethany Hallam's proposed jail amendment, noting that sheriffs should handle hospital runs so incarcerated individuals can access medical care and out-of-cell time.

Testified about the harmful effects of facility lockdowns on mental health and youth at the Allegheny County Jail.

Addressed the standoff between the sheriff and county officials regarding hospital guard duties and called for resuming dedicated sheriff deputies for medical transport.

Praised Warden Wingard's openness and urged council to conduct a deliberate, public search for the next warden.

Praised outgoing Warden Wingard for bringing positive changes to the jail and expressed skepticism about his sudden departure.

Thanked Warden Wingard for improving transparency and family connections at the county jail.

Praised Warden Wingard's responsiveness and contrasted his open demeanor with past jail administrations.

Expressed appreciation for Warden Wingard's reforms despite initial skepticism as an abolitionist jail oversight board member.

Demanded accountability regarding anti-trans rhetoric and urged passage of local jail protections.

Called for the passage of the PREA ordinance and addressed transphobic political rhetoric.

Urged council to pass the PREA ordinance to protect transgender and intersex individuals in the county jail.

Urged improvements to conditions and medical care at the Allegheny County Jail and called for reliable public transportation and construction management.