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Families and nonprofits press Goldsboro council for sustained violence-prevention support
Summary
At the June 15 meeting, two public commenters urged sustained funding and transparency on violence prevention: a nonprofit leader asked for continued support for neighborhood programs; the mother of a homicide victim asked for accountability, clear evidence review and resources for families.
Goldsboro — During public comment on June 15, community members asked the Goldsboro City Council for sustained investment in youth-violence prevention and greater transparency in criminal-investigation processes.
Rodney Robinson, who said he runs a local nonprofit, described serving neighborhoods affected by gun violence and asked for continued support and recognition of grassroots work. "I love my city," Robinson said. "I'm here for a purpose ... we show up for them." He urged the council to support nonprofits that operate in neighborhoods and to provide resources beyond one-day events.
Whitney Brown Toon, who identified herself as the mother of a homicide victim, asked detailed questions about city and county responses and requested more transparency and accountability. "How much funding is dedicated to youth violence prevention? What measurable results have been achieved?" she asked, adding that families need confidence that investigations are thorough. She also said she had been mistakenly charged in a dismissed weapons case and urged fair treatment and more resources for at-risk youth.
Council members thanked both speakers, acknowledged continued community and church engagement in summer programs, and emphasized the council’s ongoing focus on prevention. The council also recognized a June proclamation for Gun Violence Awareness Month and planned to present the proclamation to a family representative.
What’s next: councilors said they will continue partnerships with Parks and Recreation, faith communities and nonprofit groups and pursue ordinance and program work already under consideration.
