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Task Force Pauses to Reevaluate Structure, Invites More Public Feedback
The Task Force to Reimagine the Public Safety Advisory Commission, created through Resolution No. 2025-111 sponsored by Assembly Vice Chair Anna Brawley and Assembly Members Kameron Perez-Verdia and Felix Rivera, held its first meeting on June 26. The meeting brought together stakeholders to define what success might look like for their work and to reflect on lessons learned from past efforts. Facilitators shared the timeline and key deliverables, and members of the public provided valuable input during the meeting’s comment period.
Community participants asked thoughtful, challenging questions about the makeup of the task force, its purpose, and how it will operate transparently. In response to this feedback, task force leaders – including the Assembly sponsors, third-party facilitators Denali Daniels & Associates, and co-convener Rich Curtner – have cancelled the previously scheduled July meetings.
“The small strategy team took a step back to really consider the public’s feedback,” said Assembly Member Kameron Perez-Verdia. “We’re looking at restructuring in a way that is more open and truly responsive to the public voice. That’s why we’re pausing meetings in July and will re-engage in August with a new structure that allows for more people to be involved.”
In place of its July meetings, the strategy team will focus on reassessing the task force structure, clarifying opportunities for participation, and exploring new meeting formats that promote broad community engagement. As part of this effort, the Assembly sponsors have launched a community feedback form to gather input on residents’ priorities, values, and lived experiences related to public safety. Community members are encouraged to participate at this link.
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