David Strand wrote: > > At the Senate District 60 Green Party Caucus a > resolution was passed unanimously calling for a > civilian review board with subpoena power in > Minneapolis. It appears from the article that those > voting against the proposal want more time to see how > the new board will be structured and operate before > conferring this authority. I'm pleased to see the > level of support the proposal has recieved at this > point and am hopeful that this much needed change > will prevail.
Let's hope that the council members who are waiting for more information are not simply waiting for the dust to settle after the latest death and are indeed truly supportive of public review and accountability. This is not an issue that should require another death to see council action. Our collective memories should not let a decision on this issue to be postponed indefinitely. Michael Atherton Prospect Park _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
