Public Safety and Crime Prevention Congressional City Conference Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Lincoln 5 Sunday, March 11, :30 p.m.

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1 Public Safety and Crime Prevention 2018 Congressional City Conference Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Lincoln 5 Sunday, March 11, :30 p.m.

2 Agenda: Public Safety and Crime Prevention Committee Marriot Wardman Park Hotel Room Lincoln Room 5 Washington, DC Sunday, March 11 1:30 p.m. WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS AND MEETING OVERVIEW The Honorable Sean Polster, Chair Councilmember, Warrenton, Virginia Pledge of Allegiance Introductions and explanation of expected outcomes from the meeting. Discussion Topics 1:45 p.m. Safety and Resilience 2:15 p.m. Opioid Epidemic Three historic hurricanes. Wildfires in the West. Increased frequency flooding and heavy rainfall. As natural disasters continue to dominate the headlines, the PSCP Committee will discuss what city leaders should expect from the federal government to help protect their communities? What tools are needed by city leaders for assessing potential for disaster resilience, preparation, response and recovery? It has been nearly a year since the White House declared the opioid crises as a national health crises. What does it mean, when the President declares a national health crises? What should city leaders expect? o o o What is working in cities? What more is needed from the federal government? What is missing or what more should local governments expect from federal government? Break 3:00 p.m. First Responder Public Safety Broadband Network (FirstNet) Now that AT&T has been awarded the contract by FirstNet s Board of Directors, what should cities expect? What should local leaders know about FirstNet deployment? How much is going to cost local governments to 1

3 subscribe their first responders? What options are available to local governments? 3:30 p.m. Federal Disaster Assistance In the aftermath of the devastating natural disaster of 2017, the PSCP Committee will discuss what local leaders expect from the federal government prior to, during and after a disaster? What types of resources should they expect to be provided by the federal government and what challenges they may face after they disaster has passed? 4:00 p.m. Conceal Carry Legislation The House passed legislation that would require would allow any person to carry a concealed handgun in any state, provided they (i) are not prohibited by federal law; (ii) are carrying a valid photo ID; and (iii) are carrying a valid permit/license issued under the law of any other state that allows the person to carry a concealed firearm or is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in his/her state of residence (for states that have no permit/license requirements). This legislation was attached to the Fix NICS Act, which was introduced to improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System after the Texas mass shootings in a church. After the mass shooting in school in Florida, there is a good chance the Senate will soon consider its version of the Fix NICS Act. Like the House, there is a strong possibility the Senate may also link the passage of the Fix NICS Act to the conceal carry reciprocity legislation. The Committee will discuss the potential impact for cities if Congress passes legislation that would for the most part allow tourists from any state to conceal carry gun in their cities. 4:15 p.m. Other Business Discussion Topics (possible) Hate Speech (social media and fake news) Firefighter Cancer Rates Marijuana Decriminalization Autonomous Vehicles Wildland Fires 4:30 p.m. Future Meetings 4:45 Adjourn Next PSCP Committee Meeting: NLC Summer Board and Leadership Forum Little Rock, Arkansas June 25-27,

4 NLC POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY PROCESS As a resource and advocate for more than 19,000 cities, towns and villages, the National League of Cities (NLC) brings municipal officials together to influence federal policy affecting local governments. NLC adopts positions on federal actions, programs and proposals that directly impact municipalities and formalizes those positions in the National Municipal Policy (NMP), which guides NLC s federal advocacy efforts. NLC divides its advocacy efforts into seven subject areas: Community and Economic Development Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Human Development Information Technology and Communications Public Safety and Crime Prevention Transportation and Infrastructure Services For each of the seven issue areas, a Federal Advocacy Committee advocates in support of NLC s federal policy positions. Members of each Committee serve for one calendar year, and are appointed by the NLC President. Federal Advocacy Committees Federal Advocacy Committee members are responsible for advocating on legislative priorities, providing input on legislative priorities, and reviewing and approving policy proposals and resolutions. Additionally, Committee members engage in networking and sharing of best practices. Federal Advocacy Committees are comprised of local elected and appointed city and town officials from NLC member cities. NLC members must apply annually for membership to a Federal Advocacy Committee. The NLC President makes appointments for chair, vice chairs, and general membership. In addition to leading the Federal Advocacy Committees, those appointed as Committee chairs will also serve on NLC s Board of Directors during their leadership year. At the Congressional City Conference, Federal Advocacy Committee members are called upon to advocate for NLC s legislative priorities on Capitol Hill, as well as develop the committee s agenda and work plan for the year. Committee members meet throughout the year to further the plan, hear from guest presenters, discuss advocacy strategies and develop specific policy amendments and resolutions. At the City Summit, Committee members review and approve policy proposals and resolutions. These action items are then forwarded to NLC s Resolutions Committee and are considered at the Annual Business Meeting, also held during the City Summit. Advocacy Throughout the year, Committee members participate in advocacy efforts to influence the federal decisionmaking process, focusing on actions concerning local governments and communities. During the Congressional City Conference, Committee members have an opportunity, and are encouraged, to meet with their congressional representatives on Capitol Hill. When NLC members are involved in the legislative process and share their expertise and experiences with Congress, municipalities have a stronger national voice, affecting the outcomes of federal policy debates that impact cities and towns. 3

5 2018 Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) Committee Roster Chair Vice Chair Vice Chair Sean Polster Councilmember Warren, Virginia Harry Gordon Mayor Stephens, Arkansas Stephanie Gordon Councilmember East Point, Georgia Alabama James Reasor, City Councilman, Midfield Veronica Hudson, City councilmember, Saraland Mike Jones, President-City Council, Helena Cleophus King, City Council, Bessemer Arizona Mark Freeman, Councilmember, Mesa Lauren Tolmachoff, Council Member, Glendale 4

6 California Alan Wapner, Mayor pro Tem, Ontario Mitchell Englander, Los Angeles City Councilmember, Los Angeles Marty Simonoff, Council Member, Brea Colorado Ray Martinez, Councilman, Fort Collins Marsha Berzins, City Council, Aurora Connecticut Eneida Martinez, City Council, Bridgeport AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia, Councilwoman, 134th District, Bridgeport Florida Marlon Bolton, Commissioner, Tamarac Dawn Pardo, Councilwoman, Riviera Beach Kenneth Thurston, Vice Mayor, Lauderhill Lee Feldman, City Manager, Fort Lauderdale Neil Kerch, Commissioner, Sunrise Georgia Sharon Shropshire, Council Member, East point Alex Heath, Councilman, Fairburn Illinois Chasity Wells-Armstrong, Mayor, Kankakee Kentucky Billy J. Phelps, Mayor, Morgantown Louisiana Kenneth Boudreaux, Council Chairman, Lafayette Maryland Edward Putens, Council Member, Greenbelt Silke Pope, Council woman, Greenbelt Mississippi Gene McGee, Mayor, Ridgeland North Carolina Kandie Smith, City Council Member, Greenville 5

7 Ohio Tara Mosley-Samples, Councilwoman, Akron Kevin Conwell, Councilman, Cleveland Steve Patterson, Mayor, Athens Oklahoma Mike Lester, Councilor, Broken Arrow Pennsylvania Peter Melan, Councilman, Easton South Carolina James Jenkins, Mayor Pro-Tem, Cayce Tennessee Rhonda Jerome, Councilmember, North Charleston Kay Senter, Vice Mayor, Morristown Texas Richard Fregoe, Council Member, Grand Prairie Angela Miner, Council Member At-Large, Plano Roxanne Thalman, City Council Member, Arlington B. Adam McGough, Dallas City Council Member, Dallas Washington Yolanda Trout-Manuel, City Council, Auburn West Virginia Paul Thornton, Community Development Director, vienna Wyoming Randy Adams, Mayor Pro-tem, Torrington 6