On Saturday morning, I learned of a new organization in Charlotte called "Neighbors For a Safer Charlotte."
One of the organization's founders is a mother of three young children who was attacked by a man outside a YMCA last December. She is determined to bring citizens and neighborhoods together to demand action and become part of the Charlotte crime solution! I do not know much about the organization except for what is on their website but it sounds like an organization we should all support and become a part of!
From the NSC Website:
"If we truly want to be a World Class City, then citizens and city leaders must be open to self-inspection, and find innovative solutions to make our community a safer place to live and work.
Now is the time to to take responsibility. We must demand that our collective voice be heard. By partnering with Public and Private sector City Leaders, Law Enforcement agencies, and Neighborhood Associations, Neighbors For a Safer Charlotte will addresses these issues, working to find solutions to improving the sense of security for all citizens in Charlotte."
Neighbors for a Safer Charlotte is asking ALL neighborhood leaders and concerned citizens to join them on April 28th at the Charlotte City Council Meeting at 6:30pm at the Government Center.
The goal is to encourage widespread participation in this televised meeting to let our city leaders know the 'status quo' is no longer acceptable. In addition, Charlotte is selecting a new Chief of Police and we want our voice to be heard in this selection process. NSC hopes you will come to this important meeting and you are encouraged to spread the word.
Don't assume your neighbors or others are representing your interests. If you care and are concerned about crime in Charlotte, your participation is needed in this important meeting!
NOTE: On May 13th, the organizers of Neighbors for a Safer Charlotte will hold a public meeting to bring together neighborhood leaders from all parts of the city to address the state of crime in Charlotte. At the meeting, we will share the information we have collected, articulate community concerns to our elected officials, and explain the mission of Neighbors for a Safer Charlotte.