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Council to study voluntary doorbell-camera pilot after members propose $25,000 Community Connect & Protect program
Summary
Council Member Davis proposed a voluntary doorbell-camera pilot to promote neighborhood safety and connectivity, suggesting a $25,000 allocation and asking staff to draft guidelines; the motion was withdrawn and staff were asked to develop a substantive plan for future council consideration.
A proposal for a Community Connect & Protect program to distribute and install voluntary doorbell cameras in Jackson neighborhoods was introduced Oct. 28 but not approved for immediate funding.
Council Member Davis described the idea as a pilot to promote neighborhood safety and connectivity, proposing an allocation of $25,000 from the general fund and asking the city manager to prepare program guidelines. Council discussion focused on implementation questions — who would be eligible, how distribution and privacy would be handled, and whether the program should be piloted — and several council members asked for a written plan before any vote.
Council Member Davis withdrew the motion with the consent of the second and asked staff to prepare a substantive proposal for a future meeting.
What’s next: Staff will work with council members to develop program details and return with a written proposal for council consideration.
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