Public Service Announcement

Mayor’s Roundtable on Violence: Community Roundtables

(Friday, October 19/07) As part of the Mayor’s Roundtable on Violence, HRM residents are invited to join Mayor Peter Kelly and some members of Council at one of six Community Roundtables on Violence being held throughout HRM over the next two weeks.

The facilitated sessions will offer residents the chance to provide community-specific feedback on challenges and solutions to violent crime in HRM. Residents are welcome to attend any of the sessions being held.

Date & Location:

October 22

Sackville Heights Community Centre Gymnasium
45 Connolly Road, Sackville

October 25

Ward 5 Community Centre
5540 Russell Street

October 29

Bethany United Church Hall
2669 Joseph Howe Drive (near the Armdale Rotary)

November 1

Brookside Junior High School
2239 Prospect Road, Hatchet Lake

November 5

Porter’s Lake Community Centre
4693 No. 7 Hwy, Porter’s Lake

November 6

Dartmouth High School Cafeteria
95 Victoria Road

All meetings will begin at 7 pm.

“Community response to the Roundtable initiative has been encouraging, and I want to ensure that all residents have an opportunity to participate in this process,” said Mayor Kelly. “The Community Roundtables on Violence will allow residents to really get in there, roll up their sleeves and be part of the solution. I encourage those interested to attend a Community Roundtable, because we can make a difference by working together.”

Feedback from the Community Roundtables, as well as comprehensive research, focus group and survey findings, will be presented at the final Mayor’s Roundtable on Violence discussions in November. A detailed report to be delivered this winter that will outline a workable long-term strategy with key recommendations for community stakeholders.

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Mayor Peter Kelly
490-4010