The town of Gilbert is boosting its efforts to tackle juvenile violence by appointing a fresh slate of residents to its Community Engagement Task Force. Eleven members, including a trio of teenagers, will be joining the team after their selection during a Town Council meeting on June 4. To further bolster the force, two adults and two teens have been added as alternates, according to the Town of Gilbert, AZ.
Members of the Gilbert community who wish to see democracy in action are welcome to attend the task force meetings, which are public and scheduled to occur on the second Monday of every month from 5 PM to 7 PM. These sessions will be held at Gilbert Town Hall in the Heritage Room, as per the Town of Gilbert, AZ. The Council is geared up to receive regular updates on the progress made by the task force during their routine meetings, slated under the Administrative Items section.
The first gathering of the newly appointed task force members will be held on June 10, from 5 PM to 8 PM, representing the starting line of their critical engagement with the issue at hand. For those looking to stay informed or get involved with the task force, the town encourages individuals to view the meeting agendas and sign up for notifications via email.
This collaborative effort extends its reach to liaisons from various educational institutes, including the Gilbert Public Schools and several unified school districts, charter schools, private schools, as well as the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee. The members will serve until a comprehensive report of recommendations is prepared for the council, which is anticipated by December.
The task force includes strategic guidance from councilmember Kathy Tilque and staff liaisons, Melanie Dykstra and Dawn Prince. For more details on the Community Engagement Task Force's role, past meeting minutes, or information on how to join a Gilbert board or commission, the public can visit gilbertaz.gov/BoardOpenings.
