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Hi Morgan No we are not Proud of Mayor Lucas. Repealing NEW ORDINANCE TO CODE BOOKS ORDINANCE NO. 230401 Amending Chapter 3, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 3-431, “Setting Goals for Individual Contracts” and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter regulating the application of numeric MBE/WBE goals on certain projects leased for development or receiving economic development incentives or tax abatement. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY: 2. Ignoring the letter from The Kcmo Fairness Board Chairman & Fairness Committee regarding Civil Rights violations ? Harrasment of minority contractors ? inadequate reporting from Kcmo CREO department ? No Disparity report for 9 years and more ? 2016 Disparity Report below: Department of I think 1.2 minority [participation] and 2.5 WBE [participation], when there was adequate availability of minority and women contractors to meet the City’s standard kind of goal of 15 [percent] and 7 [percent]. They’re diluting the opportunity for minority and women contractors when it comes through the statutory business development organizations, all of whom have different sets of rules..… There ought to be a uniform code that is incorporated in all the development agreements which people in our community never see.… There’s a disconnect. And I realize they’re trying to change some of that now but the insulting part of it was there was more money spent through statutory agencies last year for contracting activities than there were through City departments.… It’s obviously developer driven. By the time we see it the development agreement has already been executed. Caused lack of capital for Jackson County schools and libraries. Mayor Lucas and Insult to African Americans everywhere?

Act's model for Redemptive Justice prioritizes holding owners of crime-ridden properties accountable for their impact on community peace. Inspired by Christ's call, we strive for balance in unjust situations while extending grace and mercy. Learn more about our mission at https://lnkd.in/gizrSj38 #RedemptiveJustice #CommunityImpact #ActForJustice

What is stopping the City of Warner Robins from paying HOTEL rooms TO SHELTER the HOMELESS? What is stopping the Mayor from opening up a school gym, to get homeless men, women, and children out from the cold? Warner Robins has the money to do so, but it will not spend it on the poor; it will not spend it to revitalize poverty-stricken areas: like Green Street. Communities that show up at the polls -to VOTE- gets the most dollars. But let's not forget: The poor in Warner Robins has NO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. Poor non-drivers would have to get Lyft or Uber, to get to the polls. Enough with the excuses! Sister Dina 404-407-0213

This MLK Day, let's reflect on our own legacy. How will you be remembered for helping others and serving your community? #estateplanninglawyernewportbeach #specialneeds #specialneedsplanning

😊 CES is very pleased that the findings of our #evaluation of the pilot phase of the Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) model have informed the national roll out of this important initiative. The evaluation was a formative and summative evaluation. The formative evaluation findings were reported while the pilots were unfolding and informed the real-time implementation of the LCSP model. The summative evaluation captured the learning and early impact of the LCSPs at the end of the pilot period. Overall, the evaluation findings indicate that the LCSP model fits well with the Government’s vision for building stronger and safe communities, and community safety as a whole of Government responsibility with the community voice/involvement as a core feature. The final report sets out recommendations for consideration by the Department of Justice and LCSPs. The recommendations include drawing up a detailed Implementation Plan for the nationwide roll out of LCSPs over the next 5 years, the need for good oversight arrangements for #implementation, and the further development of reliable and useful #data to inform implementation. You can read more about the evaluation here: https://lnkd.in/eUVKypDv

Calling all nonprofit professionals, community service leaders, and development practitioners in resilience, violence prevention, and peacebuilding! Our 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 on the 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 is just around the corner!

💬 "How do we transform the present calamity into a safer, more beautiful future, and what will my role be in that transformation?" -Ethan Quezada, #Community Peace Builder, NPUS ☀️ Ethan highlights 4️⃣ takeaways from his work with the North #Minneapolis community and his time at NP so far! ⬇️ Read his full #reflection: https://bit.ly/3wIjrXl

🌟Great to see Insights below from our recent partner roundtable in Durham, where we delved into strategies for enhancing sustained outcomes for individuals transitioning from custody and remand. 🤝One key finding from our mentoring service analysis: individuals often don't reside in the same area as the prison they exit. That's why our partnership models prioritise scalable mentoring services with local delivery. This approach ensures consistency of service provision, a crucial factor in driving positive outcomes. 📈Our analysis also underscores the importance of programme continuity. Those who complete a mentoring programme tend to experience significantly greater improvements compared to early exits. 🗣️And beyond quantitative data, our analysis reveals a recurring benefit of our approach — the advocacy provided by mentors. This personal touch plays a vital role in empowering individuals and navigating their onward journey. Excited to continue this dialogue and explore further opportunities for impact The Wise Group  

Isaac Yablo is Senior Advisor for Community Safety for the City of Boston. He moves seamlessly across scales, from city-wide strategy to on-scene response. In his work, we watched how well Isaac sees people, where they are coming from, and the structures that surround them: the not visible things that are driving visible behaviors. Isaac has shown us what it can mean to be seen. Read our 2023 Year of Stories here: https://lnkd.in/gGt_nfRn The project: We worked with Isaac in co-designing an updated protocol for the city’s response to incidents of community violence. Read about some of Isaac’s work here: https://lnkd.in/e7snpWXV #communitysafety #strategy #codesign

In this video, Grounded Solutions Network Board President Dr. Akilah Watkins-Butler declares housing a fundamental right, bringing together those most impacted by exclusionary policies to influence community planning and decision-making. Grounded Solutions Network Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/eBtc4SJx #CommunityLandTrust #CLT #AffordableHousing #SustainableCommunities #HomeOwnership #HousingJustice