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Gun Violence Task ForceMISSION STATEMENT
The mission of
the Albany Gun Violence Task Force is twofold: Assessment and Recommendation.
To the end of Assessment, it is our purpose to: - To ascertain the root causes of gun violence;
- To examine the manifestations of gun violence; and
- To engage in dialogue with the people concerning gun violence.
To the end
of Recommendation, it is our purpose to: - To identify resources to address gun violence;
- To suggest a strategy to alleviate gun violence; and
- To recommend programs to combat gun violence.
It is our
vision to develop a working partnership inclusive of the Task Force, city
agencies, existing programs, and the citizens of Albany to fulfill the purposes
identified. Meeting Minutes- November 27th, 2007
- December 4th, 2007
- December 18th, 2007
- January 15th, 2008
- February 5th, 2008
- February 18th, 2008
- March 18th, 2008
- March 25th, 2008
- May 15th, 2008
- June 17th, 2008
- July 1st, 2008
- July 15th, 2008
- August 5th, 2008
- August 19th, 2008
- September 2nd, 2008
- October 23, 2008
- November 5, 2008
- November 18, 2008
Interim ReportPublic Notice
The City of Albany Gun Violence Task Force was created by Albany City Ordinance Number 71.11.06. The Task Force shall be completed within one year after the appointment of its members at which time the Task Force will cease to exist. Common Council appointments were made by Resolution Number 71.111.07R at the Common council Meeting of November 5, 2007.
The Task Force meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 7th at 4:00 P.M. It will be held at the VI Community Center at 844 Madison Ave. Albany, NY. Following this meeting the Task Force will host a community forum from 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M., which will be held at the same location.
The meeting is open to the public and public comment will be received during the community forum.
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