Extend Reimagining Public Safety Task Force term to September 30, 2021
In Plain English
The city created a task force to review and recommend changes to police and public safety programs. The group's original deadline has passed or is approaching. If approved, members get additional time to complete their recommendations for city council review.
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Votes
To extend the term of the task force as recommended
5 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The Reimagining Public Safety Task Force will get more time to complete its review of police and public safety programs after council voted 5-2 to extend the group's deadline. The task force was created to study current public safety practices and recommend changes, but needed additional time beyond its original deadline to finish its work. Council members Bates and Mayor Butt voted against the extension. This continues the typical pattern of strong council support for governance items, though Bates voted against this extension despite usually supporting most governance measures.
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