Discuss city support for community activities responding to church shooting
In Plain English
A shooting occurred at New Gethsemane Church of God in Christ, prompting community healing activities from February 27 through March 6, 2010. The city organized events called "Our Voice, Our City, Our Hope" to help residents process the tragedy. Council will review what support the city provided during this difficult period.
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Add emergency item to agenda for 'our voice, our city, our hope' to discuss activities related to church shooting
PassedAuthorized City Manager Bill Lindsay to provide logistical support, including Human Rights and Human Relations pamphlet, for the 'Never Again: Our Voice, Our City, Our Hope' events from February 27, 2010, through March 6, 2010
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