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Public comments highlight domestic violence services, LGBTQ+ concerns, immigrant support, mental health and climate at DeKalb council meeting
Summary
Speakers during the Jan. 13 public comment period urged stronger collaboration between law enforcement, schools and local nonprofits on domestic violence response; raised worries about threats to LGBTQ+ rights; urged continued support for immigrants; asked for more accessible mental‑health services; and called for climate action.
During the Jan. 13 public comment period, multiple residents and nonprofit representatives urged the DeKalb City Council to support services for vulnerable residents and to keep public safety, equity and climate resilience on the city’s agenda.
Safe Passage and domestic‑violence response: Beth Gagnon, prevention, education and communications manager at Safe Passage, reminded the council that domestic violence services are available year round and asked the city to partner more closely with Safe Passage. Gagnon urged local law enforcement to implement a lethality‑assessment protocol so survivors can be connected immediately to services and called for DeKalb High School to partner with Safe Passage on student education about dating violence and safe technology use. She also asked city officials and the public to avoid describing the organization as “the women’s shelter,” saying Safe…
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