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Portsmouth gun-violence commission elects new leadership as chair steps down

Portsmouth Crime and Gun Violence Prevention Commission · November 17, 2025
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James Cullen was elected chair and Keith Rice vice chair of the Portsmouth Crime and Gun Violence Prevention Commission after outgoing chair Jalen Drury announced he will not seek another term; commissioners also discussed technical assistance, procurement and communication problems ahead of the Dec. 1 meeting.

James Cullen was elected chair of the Portsmouth Crime and Gun Violence Prevention Commission on a voice vote after outgoing Chair Jalen Drury announced he will not seek another term.

Drury, who led the commission through its first full year since it was created in 2023, told members he joined the panel to center young people and those with lived experience of gun violence. "I will not be seeking another term as chairman of the commission because I…

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