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Charlotte committee pushes public‑safety bill list to Raleigh, asks council to adopt legislative agenda
Summary
The BGIR committee recommended a state and federal legislative agenda focused on public safety — mental‑health resources, recruitment/retention for law enforcement, justice system capacity, a local juvenile detention center and transit‑operator protections — and urged adoption this month so the city can advocate in Raleigh and in federal forums.
The Budget, Governance & Intergovernmental Relations committee presented a state and federal legislative agenda that centers public‑safety asks the city will urge state lawmakers to consider.
Chair Dimple Ajmera told council the committee prioritized mental‑health investments, officer recruitment and retention, resources across the justice system (including the…
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