Shannon submitted the following list of upcoming actions:
Monday, Sep. 21 at 5:00 PM, there will be a public hearing regarding the creation of the civilian review boardfor the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department. Brian will send some additional information. But here is the link to register for attendance. To speak you must also email dflynn@cityofpoughkeepsie.com before 4 pm on Monday, September 21, 2020.Wednesday, Sep. 23 at 11:00 AM public hearing on the City of Poughkeepsie's action plan to spend a half million dollar community development block grant awarded for COVID-19 response.
Wednesday, Sep. 23 at 6:30 PM City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rollinson will be joining our ENJAN meeting to discuss the recent addition of the mental health case worker at the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department. Please plan to join that meeting and if possible, share any questions you may have in advance with Shannon swong@nyclu.org. I am going to try to compile the questions and create a queue for the conversation with the mayor.
Today through Oct. 3, the Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights will facilitate half a dozen Police Reform and Modernization Community Forums to consider public comment on policing. See attached flyer and make your opinions known. YOUR VOICE MATTERS.