Community & Public Safety Committee

Current Focus

  • Amending Nuisance Property Code to combat human trafficking and gun violence
  • Monitoring police overtime and Portland Street Response integration
  • Discussing law enforcement identification and verification regulations

What specific metrics will be used to evaluate the success of the Nuisance Property Code amendments?

Recent Meetings

Feb 12 2025
Community & Public Safety Committee

Portland City Council Public Safety Committee 02/11/25

Date: February 11, 2025 Summary The first meeting of the Portland City Council Public Safety Committee on February 11, 2025, focused on establishing the scope and priorities of the committee, which includes enhancing community safety and reducing public safety costs. Co-chairs Sameer Kanal and Steve Novick emphasized the importance of collaboration and public engagement in achieving these goals. The committee...

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