Oakland has initiated the selection process for volunteers to join the newly established Public Safety Planning and Oversight Commission, which was approved by voters via Measure NN. This measure increases local taxes to provide additional funding for police, fire, and violence prevention services over the next nine years. The five-member commission will be tasked with reviewing expenditures from these funds and creating violence reduction plans. Applicants are encouraged to apply by March 24, particularly those with relevant experience related to public safety and criminal justice, ensuring diverse community representation.
The new Public Safety Planning and Oversight Commission will supervise the utilization of funds from Measure NN, which enhances public safety funding for Oakland for nine years.
Measure NN mandates a five-member commission that reflects Oakland's diversity and expertise in various fields related to public safety and violence reduction.
Applications for the commission are prioritized until March 24, with a focus on candidates reflecting the community's diversity and experiences, including those directly impacted by violence.
The measure is expected to yield around $47 million annually, earmarked strictly for violence reduction and emergency services improvements.
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