HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-20 Henry Davis Jr. Statement
Henry Davis, Jr.
2nd District Council Member
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FROM: COUNCILMEMBER HENRY DAVIS, JR.
SUBJECT: STATEMENT FROM COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS JR.
DATE: JUNE 4, 2020
CONTACT: COUNCILMEMBER HENRY DAVIS, JR.,
HDAVIS@SOUTHBENDIN.GOV
574-300-5241
“I appreciate my colleagues and their statement of empathy for George Floyd. However, there
are many victims of police abuse and some reside in South Bend. I am not a signatory on the
statement because I believe this moment requires more than a statement. We are lawmakers. I
believe that our Common Council can legislate for transformation. Our empathy should guide
our efforts to create and pass strong ordinances that provide safe communities for Black citizens.
We are lawmakers and have the authority to improve unjust, inequitable, and unfair conditions.
With that being said, I hope that their statement is a catalyst for the passage of a long sought after
Citizens Review Board, our thorough review of the police budget, and stronger community
oversight of the police collective bargaining agreement. We are lawmakers and I stand willing to
work with my fellow lawmakers on legislation.”
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