Prince George city council approved a notice of motion recommending that they host a community safety town hall meeting. The goal of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for community members, business owners, and other interested parties to share their concerns, ask questions, and share ideas with key city staff and members of council to address encampments and complex social issues throughout our community.
The original notice of motion suggested May 1 as the proposed date but was amended to be some time in the month of May to allow more time for planning.
A budget of up to $20,000 from the Council Contingency Fund for direct expenses such as venue, audio equipment, advertising was also approved. The motion also included a follow up workshop take place and a report back to council with actionable items.