POPLAR GROVE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

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Join the poplar grove community council

Below are some FAQ's about joining the Poplar Grove Community Council including how the election process works, who can join, what's expected, and how to apply!

How do community council elections work?

At the January general council meeting, elections are announced.
After elections are announced, anyone who is interested is encouraged to apply and be recognized as a candidate before the next council meeting held in February.
At the February general council meeting, all interested candidates are introduced and recognized. It is at this time that each candidate's self-descriptions, reasons for joining, where they want to be involved, and resumes are shared for further review.
At the March general council meeting, all current members that are present will vote to elect new members and appoint any officers and directors.
At the start of April 1st, all newly elected members/officers take their position.

what qualifications are required to join?

There are two types of memberships – individual and organizational.

Individual members must be:

18 years of age or older
A current resident of Poplar Grove

Organizational members must be:

18 years of age or older
A current resident of Poplar Grove, OR
Own a property, organization, business, service agency, or institution located in Poplar Grove.

What does being a council member entail?

Fulfill a 2-year term.
Attend monthly meetings. Excluding the months of June, July, November, and December, there are two types of meetings that each occur 8 times out of the year:

Board meetings – Every 2nd Thursday of each month from 6-8pm
Community meetings – Every 4th Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30pm

what type of ROLE can i apply for?

You do not have to run for a seat on the council in order to join as a member. There are several options:

For individual members:

General Membership – Composed of non-officers or directors. General members have the ability to vote on any motions presented at general community meetings and can participate in electing members to the Board of Directors during the annual meeting held in March.

For organizational membership roles:

The Board of Directors – Composed of 12 members max in addition to the 4 members on the Executive Committee.
This group attends board and general meetings, tuning in and conducting the needs of the council wherever needed. Resignation may be deemed if a member of the Board misses 3 consecutive meetings without valid reason.

The Executive Committee – Composed of 4 Officers of the Council which includes the Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary.

Because 2024 is an even-numbered year, the following seats are up for election:

The Chair – Specific duties include presiding over all meetings, co-signs financial actions with the Treasurer, and performing other duties designated by other members. If the Treasurer is absent, the Chair then proceeds in collaboration with the Vice Chair or Secretary.

The Treasurer – Specific duties include presiding over financial reconciliation annually, co-signing with the Chair or Vice Chair on all contracts, checks, and financial actions when authorized/requested by the Board of Directors.

How to Apply

If you're interested in joining the Poplar Grove Community Council or running for an executive seat,

Send an e-mail to [email protected]
In the Subject line, put PGCC Interest - [your name]
In your message, describe who you are, why you're interested, and how you envision being involved.
If you intend to run for a specific position/committee, be sure to specify which one.
Attach a resume outlining any experience or skill sets you think the current council should be aware of.

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2020 Annual reports & 2021 plans from the mayor's office and slcpd

1/29/2021

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Mayor Mendenhall released several reports with the start of the new year underway:

The 2021 State of the City address – Watch on Youtube.
The 2020 Salt Lake City Annual Progress Report Card – View the doc HERE.
The Salt Lake City 2021 Plan – View the doc HERE.
The 2021 SLCPD Crime Control Plan – View the doc HERE.

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REP COMMISSION EVENT ON JAN 28, 2021 – a PUBLIC LISTENING SESSION on policing

1/29/2021

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On Thursday evening, January 28th, 2021, the SLC Racial Equity in Policing Commission hosted a televised community conversation with Mayor Erin Mendenhall, SLCPD Police Chief Mike Brown, and members of the City Council aimed at listening to the needs, comments, and observations of the public in regards to changing outcomes for communities of color and their interactions with the SLC police department. Below is the video recording of this session.

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Official Statement on the Shooting Investigation of Linden Cameron

10/19/2020

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On September 4th, Linden Cameron was shot eleven times by an officer of the SLCPD. Following this horrific event, body cam footage of the officer involved in the shooting was released to the public on September 22nd. After reviewing the footage of this event, the Poplar Grove Community Council strongly supports the ongoing investigation into the shooting of Linden Cameron as well as the expansion of mental health resources in the community.

As residents and representatives, we stand by Mayor Mendenhall’s call for a swift and thorough investigation during this time. We also understand that since the release of the body cam footage, many residents within the area this incident took place may still harbor concern or trauma. The wellbeing, health, and safety of our neighbors is crucial to our mission and we are dedicated to reducing the barriers in accessing mental health resources across the West side of Salt Lake City.

At this time, we are working closely with local, county, and state government officials in developing and improving funding and resources for this sector of our city. We will also be working closely with these channels to monitor the investigation as it continues to be carried out.

We strongly urge residents needing mental support to contact the SLC Victims Advocate hotline 801-580-7969.

If you’d like to donate to assist Linden Cameron’s family medical bills, donate via GoFundMe.

Declaración pública de la investigación del tiroteo de Linden Cameron

El 4 de septiembre, Linden Cameron recibió once disparos de un oficial del Departamento de Policía de Salt Lake City. Después de este horrible evento, las imágenes de la cámara corporal del oficial involucrado se dieron a conocer al público el 22 de septiembre. Después de evaluar este evento y las imágenes asociadas a el, el Consejo Comunitario de Poplar Grove apoya firmemente la investigación en curso del tiroteo de Linden Cameron, así como la expansión de los recursos de salud mental en la comunidad.

Como residentes y representantes, respaldamos el llamado de la alcaldesa Mendenhall para una investigación rápida y exhaustiva. También entendemos que desde la publicación de las imágenes de la cámara corporal, muchos residentes del área donde ocurrió este incidente aún pueden albergar preocupación o trauma. El bienestar, la salud y la seguridad de nuestros vecinos es fundamental para nuestra misión y estamos dedicados a reducir las barreras para acceder a los recursos de salud mental en el lado oeste de Salt Lake City.

En este momento, estamos trabajando en estrecha colaboración con funcionarios gubernamentales locales, del condado y estatales para desarrollar y mejorar la financiación y los recursos para este sector de nuestra ciudad. También trabajaremos en estrecha colaboración con estos canales para supervisar la investigación a medida que se lleve a cabo.

Instamos encarecidamente a los residentes que necesiten apoyo mental a que se comuniquen con la línea directa del defensor de víctimas de SLC al 801-580-7969.

Si desea donar para ayudar con las facturas médicas familiares de Linden Cameron, done a través de GoFundMe.

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