Request for a public hearing

Hold hearing on cross-sector youth safety strategy

Last activity July 9, 2026 (2 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    January 23, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

A City Council hearing is proposed to review a citywide, cross-sector strategy for community safety and youth violence prevention. The plan would build on past work, emphasize collaboration across public, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors, and focus on youth engagement, mentorship, and job opportunities in communities affected by gun violence.

Affects youth, families, and community members

Filed by Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Julia Mejia, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, Brian Worrell, and Ruthzee Louijeune

Now with the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice

About Public Safety , Health & Human Services and Housing & Development

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Official title

Order for a hearing on a cross-sector collaborative citywide strategy for community safety and violence prevention.

Timeline

  1. January 28, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council