What is Government Relations?
One of the most effective ways of letting elected officials know an organization’s views on issues is through personal meetings. In political terms, this is called lobbying. The MSMS Government Relations team provides elected officials with the information they need to make the best decisions for their constituencies.
We also try to connect legislators directly with their constituents. Elected officials pay attention to mass numbers. When a group of people.
The Community Justice Center was officially approved on May 18, after the funding being previously approved by the Budget and Public Safety committees. Legislator Rich John introduced the resolution and said it is the first big step following the Reimagining Public Safety planâs approval in March.
Funds totaling $144,380 were committed from the countyâs contingent fund. Legislator Leslie Schill shared that city residents find this important, and many constituents have been interested in and successfully advocated for the furthering of Reimagining plans. The resolution passed 12-2 with Legislators Mike Sigler and David McKenna voting against.
John added that the work ahead is substantial and thanked County staff for their work on this to-date. Legislators specifically acknowledged the work of County Chief Equity and Diversity Officer, Deanna Carrithers to further this proposal and for her leadership in the Reimagining Public Safety Collaborative.
Lightfoot had proposed the creation of such a team as part of her campaign for mayor and discussions about the proposal have been ongoing for years.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown declined to comment on the idea last month, saying he wouldn t do politics. I have no desire at all to be the 51st Alderman and chime in on unsettled issues in City Council, Brown said at the time. I don t believe my role should be to tip the scales either way before that public discourse is completed and voted on and approved by Mayor Lightfoot.
Under the plan, the commission, which would not have any citizenship requirements or restrictions, would begin its work as early as Jan. 1, 2022. If the proposal is approved by City Council, the commission would then have the powers to:
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