June 6, 2023
Mayor's Office
DATE: June 6, 2023
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Community Police Review Commission Appointment
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Carole Johnson is applying for a vacant seat on the
Community Police Review Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPOINT Carole Johnson, Community Police Review
Commission, Term Expires Nov 1, 2026 - Mayor’s Office
(Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6502)
DISCUSSION:
Richmond resident Carole Johnson applied and was subsequently interviewed for her application to an open seat on the Community Police Review Commission. This applicant has AGENDA
REPORT
June 6, 2023
experience with the functionality of Richmond’s Boards and Commissions process, which will allow her to begin fully participating in the commission quickly. More importantly, Ms. Johnson is a community organizer familiar with residents impacted by the justice system and police violence. She understands the value of the community policing approach, and it is the opinion of this office that she would be an asset to the Community Police Review Commission.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Carole Johnson’s redacted application to the Community Police Review Commission