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Community Impact Committee
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 29, 2020, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Susan Gutowsky, Julie Pignataro, Emily Gorgol
Staff: Ginny Sawyer, Darin Atteberry, Kelly DiMartino, Carrie Daggett, Chief Swoboda and
FCPS Executive Team
Police Service Presentation and Q&A from Committee and Community Members
• Police Service provided an in-depth presentation on the makeup of the department, the
personnel, the training required, the hiring process for officers, and the department’s
values.
• Time spent both in dialogue and in Zoom chat on Q&A. Majority of questions referred to
Police Transparency page: https://www.fcgov.com/police/transparency
Committee Discussion
Future Meeting Topics:
• 2021 Budget – desire for the Committee to take a deeper look at the money spent on
community programs and other relevant budget information. Key areas referenced:
community needs, equity indicators, police data, and the role of partnerships.
• Community Input and Storytelling – request for venues and opportunities for community
members to share their stories and their thoughts with the Committee.
o Our City, video testimonials, library partnerships, and listening sessions were
discussed as platform options.
• Training – interest in a Committee training. REAL (Race Equity and Leadership) through
the National League of Cities was referenced as an option
o A training through GARE (Government Alliance on Racial Equity) was also
referenced.
Next Steps and Logistics:
• Next meeting: August 24th (Budget Conversations)
o Staff commitment to have an Our City platform available.
o Staff commitment to have training options for review.
• Following meetings will discuss (in no particular order):
o Community Partnerships
o Equity Indicators
o Principles of Community
Next meeting:
August 24th, 2020, 4-6 PM