Public Hearing Set for October 1, 2020 concerning Public Safety Reform Proposals
Birmingham – The Birmingham Public Safety Task Force appointed by Mayor Randall L. Woodfin to review areas where the City of Birmingham can improve public safety will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Birmingham City Hall.
In advance of the public hearing, the task force is requesting public input. Individuals interested in submitting proposals may provide a written or video proposal. The proposals should be in relation to the task force’s four pillars.
- Community Empowerment
- Policy and Oversight
- Training and Education
- Safety and Wellness
The deadline for submitting a proposal is Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 5 p.m.
Video proposals must not exceed three minutes.
Written or video proposals can be emailed to peace@birminghamal.gov.
Proposals may also be mailed to:
City of Birmingham
Office of Public Information
710 20th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203
In addition, individuals may personally drop off proposals to the Office of Public Information located on the third floor of Birmingham City Hall at 710 20th Street North.
The Birmingham Public Safety Task is co-chaired by Mayor Woodfin and Councilor Hunter Williams, chairman of the Birmingham City Council’s Public Safety Committee.
The task force members are:
- Jaselle Houghtlin, a recent UAB graduate and co-founder of the advocacy group, Listen
- Cara McClure, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Birmingham
- Victor Revill, a Birmingham attorney with Revill & Associates
- Ed Watkins, a former Birmingham police detective
- Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney of the Northern District of Alabama
In addition to the public hearing, the task force is holding a series of forums. Anyone who would like to share additional ideas may email peace@birminghamal.gov.
