Government

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). 

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Meeting Information

 NOTICE: All City Council Committees will continue to remain on pause as City Council works through post-Helene priorities and goals. This page will be updated as new information becomes available.

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

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Advises on police, fire, emergency preparedness, and recovery-related public safety policies.

• 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: Fourth Thursday of every other month at 11:00 a.m., beginning in May. Meetings are virtual.

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

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