During the city’s public comment period, Luce Chavez of Bridgeland addressed the council with a mix of criticism and thanks.

Chavez criticized an agenda item that would waive the sealed-bid process for a contract, alleging the waiver "lines the pockets of Mayor Lavero with over $10,000 in funds." She urged support for an ordinance on camping term limits introduced by an alderman and said good leaders "cultivate new leaders" rather than "turn their seats into thrones." These remarks were delivered during the open-forum public-comment period; council did not take immediate action on the accusation.

Chavez also thanked Rep. Rashid Abdulrazak (as pronounced in the transcript) and his chief of staff Nida Wali for work with the Berwyn-Cicero rapid-response team, including coordination with the Arab American Family Service and Berwyn Township to deliver turkeys and sides to impacted families.

No formal response from the mayor was recorded in the meeting minutes; the council proceeded with its agenda after public comment.