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Citizens Encouraged to Participate on New Duquesne Committees
By Cami DiBattista
The Tube City Almanac
March 20, 2018
Posted in: Duquesne News
Duquesne's mayor and city council have established eight committees to provide advice about municipal operations, and they're asking for representatives from each of the city's three wards to participate.
“We decided to initiate these committees so that we can function better as a community,” Mayor Nickole Nesby said. “We’re aiming to change the whole outlook of the city of Duquesne. We want people to feel safe here and be proud of their community.”
In addition, council has established a Civilian Police Review Board, to be overseen by Councilman John Guyer. The board will investigate citizen complaints about any improper police conduct, Nesby said.
The committees include Finance and Budgeting; Transportation; Public Safety; Development, Planning and Sustainability; Operations; Rules and Procedures; Utilities; and Workforce and Community Development.
Each committee will be comprised of at least one council member, one member from each of the three different voting wards and a related agency member, Nesby said.
The committees are currently seeking volunteers and sign-up sheets are available at City Hall.
“I think these boards and commissions can help Duquesne improve and increase and attract people to the area,” Nesby said. “We encourage all residents to participate.”
At city council's March 13 meeting, council voted to appoint Nesby to chair the Finance and Budgeting, Transportation and Public Safety committees.
Councilwoman June Wilson was elected to chair the Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee, which will be responsible for the redevelopment of blight areas, the rehabilitation and conservation of properties, and oversight of housing and community development in the city.
Councilman Jade Burleigh was elected to chair the Operations Committee, which will consider personnel and staffing issues relating to council.
Councilman Timothy Caldwell will chair the Workforce and Community Benefit Committee. The committee will be empowered to help increase community access to job and education programs, including literacy and computer technology programs.
Councilwoman Fawn McDaniel will chair city council's Rules and Procedures Committee, while City Manager Cha Sayles will chair the Utilities Committee, which will oversee the city's water department and sewerage system.
Cami DiBattista is a freelance writer who covers municipal news from Duquesne and White Oak, as well as other matters.
Originally published March 20, 2018.
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