Public Safety Committee

Last updated or reviewed on May 29, 2025

The Public Safety Committee will review policy updates and make policy recommendations that ensure:

  • Advise on public safety policy direction in areas of police, fire, and emergency management services.
  • Review matters relating to intergovernmental relations related to public safety issues, including cooperation with other law enforcement, fire, and emergency management agencies.
  • Provide guidance on disaster preparedness and recovery to foster a safe environment that allows residents, visitors, and businesses to thrive.
  • Support the development of and updates to the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). 
  • Chair: Council Member Bo Hess
  • Members: Vice Mayor S. Antanette Mosley, Council Member Sheneika Smith
  • Staff Liaison: City Manager Debra Campbell
  • Admin Support: Talia Stepp
  • Meeting schedule: Last Thursday of every other month at 11:00 a.m., beginning in May. Meetings are virtual.

Meeting Information

 NOTICE: The next Public Safety Committee meeting will be held virtually on May 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. 

This will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:

  • Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/d81053  or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
  • Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 11543. 
  • Pre-recorded voicemail comments: 855-925-2801 and enter code 11543(closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
  • Pre-submitted written public comments: publicsafetycommittee@PublicInput.com (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
  • LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 11543; Hit * and option 3.

*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.

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For additional information, please contact Talia Stepp at tstepp@ashevillenc.gov

 

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