Columbus City Council continues its commitment to Reimagining Public Safety. In late June, Columbus City Council passed a four-part legislative package that included limiting no-knock raids, demilitarizing the Division of Police through the purchasing code, and instituting background checks for hate-group affiliation. The legislation also included a ballot measure to establish an Inspector General and create a Civilian Police Review Board, which voters approved in November and it is in the process of being seated.
You can continue to be engaged in the process.
TAKE THE SURVEY
As part of Columbus City Council’s ongoing outreach to the community, members of Columbus City Council want to hear from you. Please take this survey to share your thoughts on how to reimagine public safety in our city.
JOIN THE TOWN HALL DISCUSSION
The town hall series continues the ongoing deliberations of the City’s Operating Budget. Any resident seeking to provide written or live testimony via WebEx during the virtual hearing must submit their intention by clicking here to complete a speakers form. (Requests must be entered by 2pm on the day of the town hall. Up to ten speakers will be heard per town hall, with remarks limited to three minutes or less. There will be audience engagement activities during the town hall events. Remaining events are:
- Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 5:30pm
Establishing Alternative Public Safety Crisis Response, led by Councilmember Shayla Favor
- Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 4pm
Investing in Violence Prevention, led by President Pro Tem Elizabeth Brown
- Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 5:30pm
Investing in Accountability and a Better Division of Police, hosted by Councilmember Emmanuel V. Remy
The town hall will be streamed on Council’s Facebook page and the City of Columbus YouTube channel.
