Mayor Brandon Johnson has vowed to veto an ordinance that would keep ShotSpotter gun detection technology in place, but supporters in council are not ready to give up the fight just yet.
The fallout of Wednesday’s vote and the promised veto could extend into the upcoming budget negotiations.
Aldermen voted 33-14, falling one vote short of a veto-proof majority.
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On Sunday at midnight, the ShotSpotter system around Chicago will go dark and there will be no more alerts sent to Chicago police. That has some aldermen worried.
“Let’s see what happens this weekend, Monday, when the mayor’s first homicide happens and there’s no technology to help offer aid to that person,” said 15th Ward Ald. Ray Lopez.
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Mayor Johnson said money that will be saved by ending ShotSpotter will be reinvested in other technology that is part of a holistic approach to public safety.