For Immediate Release:
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Statement from
City Council President Loretta C. Scott Regarding Today’s Court Decision
Last
November Rochesterians went to the polls, and 3 out of every 4 voters made the
choice to approve a referendum that would establish a transparent and
accessible Police Accountability Board. They voted to give this Board the power
to investigate complaints, to subpoena information, and to set minimum
discipline by establishing a disciplinary matrix, formed with input from the
Chief of Police and Locust Club. The Court’s decision negates the will of the
citizens of Rochester, and the City Council stands ready to appeal Judge Ark’s
ruling to the higher courts. We must operate within the context of our legal
system, but the City Council is ready to defend the will of our citizens, and
this decision is not the final say.
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Media
Contact: BJ Scanlon – Robert.Scanlon@cityofrochester.gov
or 716-307-6869.