Proactive Policing doesn’t work
Raleigh’s policing tactics should not be similar to one that was proven to be racially discriminatory, unconstitutional, and a failure at stopping crime.
Attorney to Council: Stop RPD’s abusive use of deadly force
An out of control police department with no accountability or functioning leadership creates a real and present danger to Black and brown people in southeast Raleigh. You were elected to run the city in a way that is ethically and fiscally responsible. Allowing RPD to run roughshod over an entire community, with impunity, satisfies neither of the aforementioned responsibilities.
Hybrid Meetings / Council Elections / 4×4 Meetings
If you need to discuss an issue, be brave enough to do it in public view. I’m happy to hear any justification you may have for meeting secretly and yield back my time for your response.
Emerging possibilities & hope
In the three years since their abominable vote, the City has continually promised to bring forth new and revolutionary citizen engagement opportunities. We’re still waiting. But now we have some reason for hope. With your help, four new council members were elected in November who value restoration of community engagement as a high priority.