Steering Committee to appoint task force members
Published on August 11, 2020
City Manager’s Steering Committee to appoint task force members next week to address future of policing and systemic racism in Alameda
The City Manager appointed a Steering Committee that will take the lead in developing a community-led process and work plans to address the future of policing and systemic racism in Alameda.
The newly appointed Steering Committee includes Christine Chilcott, Al Mance, Cheryl Taylor, and Jolene Wright.
At a Special City Council Meeting on June 18, a framework was approved for future discussions with the community, including the following topic areas:
- Unbundling Services Currently Delivered by the Police Department
- A Review of Police Department Policies and Practices
- Police Department Accountability and Oversight
- A Review of Laws that Criminalize Survival
- Systemic and Community Racism/Anti-Racism
The Steering Committee has the responsibility for selecting individual task force members to review each topic area and develop a work plan.
The City Manager is currently receiving names of people interested in being part of an individual task force. If you are interested in participating, please email your interest to Eric Levitt, City Manager, at elevitt@alamedaca.gov by the end of the day Wednesday, August 12.
Once task force members are identified by the Steering Committee, they will work together to establish goals and determine the best approach to provide additional opportunities to community members to share their input. The City Manager will present a report to the City Council in October on the status of the Steering Committee and task forces.
Many thanks to the Steering Committee, community members who have expressed interest in the task forces, and to everyone who has commented on this issue. Your time, experience, and expertise is seen and appreciated.
Contact Sarah Henry, Public Information Officer, shenry@alamedaca.gov