Community members fighting the police budget increase in Kjipuktuk.
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ALT The Halifax Regional Pilice want an additional $5.7 million. Swipe for more info.
ALT The majority of the requested $5.7 million is to fund 24 new positions to their force including 18 new constables, 12 of whom would be assigned to mental health calls and "dedicated to hospitals around Halifax." Police do not belong in mental health response.
ALT The Board of Police Commissioners has recommended city council approve the entire request despite overwhelming objection at the public consultations.
ALT The Board of Police Commissioners has failed to conduct a legitimate and accessible public consultation: -No ASL interpretation available despite requests -No accommodations made for those who have been directly traumatized by police -Allowed harmful language to be used to describe unhoused community members -Silenced an individual speaking on the HRP's well documented racism
ALT White background with black text: IN "THE FASTEST BUDGET MEETING SINCE TEDDY ROOSEVELT WAS PRESIDENT" (MAYOR SAVAGE) CITY COUNCIL GAVE THE POLICE EVERYTHING THEY ASKED FOR WITH NO ADDITIONAL DEBATE OR DISCUSSION DESPITE HUGE TURNOUT AT THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION ADVOCATING FOR FUNDING OF COMMUNITY SERVICES OVER POLICING AND OPPOSITION FROM EXPERTS IN THE COMMUNITY, CALLS TO REJECT THE BUDGET PROPOSAL WERE IGNORED BY THE MAJORITY OF CITY COUNCILLORS.
ALT White background with black text: AFTER A LONG WEEK OF DISPLACING AND CRIMINALIZING UNHOUSED COMMUNITY MEMBERS, CITY COUNCIL HAS VOTED TO INCREASE THE HALIFAX REGIONAL POLICE AND RCMP BUDGETS BY A COLLECTIVE 6.8 MILLION DOLLARS
ALT A graphic that displays who voted yes and no to the budget increase for the HRP and RCMP. 10. Or in favor for the HRP 3 opposed the budget increase. 11 Were in favor of the RCMP and two opposed.
ALT Call for Speakers! City Council is hosting a public consultation on the police and RCMP budgets. February 7th 9:30am-12pm. Hybrid meeting - in person at City Hall - 1841 Argyle St or Online via Zoom. To register to speak email clerks@halifax.ca. Need help writing your statement? Come to our drop in session! More info on the next slide. We need as many people as possible to voice their opposition!
ALT Deputation Writing Drop-In. Your voice is needed! We are hosting a drop-in event at Ecology Action Centre to help folks prepare to speak against the budget! Saturday February 3rd, 3-5pm. Ecology Action Centre (2705 Fern Lane) Masks Required. Register at the link in our bio. Accessibility info on next slide.
ALT Accessibility. Space: the meeting will be taking place in EAC's Boardroom lasted on the first floor of the building. From EAC's website: "The first floor of our building is designed to be universally accessible. We have a ramp at the front entrance with automatic door openers, a permanent ramp to the back door, a stair lift in the foyer between the split levels and an accessible washroom on the first floor. All washrooms are gender-neutral. There is a good turning radius for wheelchairs on most of the first floor. We have a scent-free policy in our building." Masks are required. Please stay home if you are sick. We will have extra masks and hand sanitizer. If you are feeling sick and aren't able to make it, we would be happy to answer any questions via email! Defundingpolice@gmail.com. Please reach out if you have any questions!
