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City Council · June 27, 2023

R-200-2023

Resolution recognizing need for trauma-informed services and setting public hearing for alternative response.

A Resolution recognizing the need for additional trauma-informed services to address mental health, substance use, and homelessness, such as a 911-dispatched alternative response program, and setting a date for a public hearing on the issue of alternative response.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)

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On June 27, 2023, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Resolution recognizing need for trauma-informed services and setting public hearing for alternative response.” by a vote of 7–0.

Adopted 7-0-2-0

Part of Homelessness & shelters

Motion to approve the resolution.

Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Seema Singh

Topics: Public safety

The vote as recorded

Abstain · 2

Charles Thomas District 5 Janet Testerman At-Large Seat B

Aye · 7

Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Tommy Smith District 1 Andrew Roberto District 2 Seema Singh District 3 Lauren Rider District 4 Gwen McKenzie District 6

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The clerk’s minutes record no speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 27 June 2023 meeting

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