CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE
CITY COUNCIL
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: All Councilors
FROM: Chris Sylvan, Neighborhood Liaison Office of Neighborhood Coordination
SUBJECT:
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Staff Recommendation to Appoint Mr. Jesse Crawford to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board
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DATE: September 30, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of ?9-4-1-5 of the Police Oversight Ordinance, City Council staff recommends the appointment of Mr. Jesse Crawford to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board.
APPOINTEE NAME TERM
Jesse Crawford February 2, 2023
1003 10th St SW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
If appointed, Mr. Crawford will fill a vacancy left after Mr. Douglas Mitchell passed away last month. Mr. Crawford will be serving a partial term that will expire on February 2, 2023, and will be eligible for re-appointment for another three-year term.
Originally from Portland, Oregon, Mr. Crawford moved to New Mexico to attend New Mexico Tech. For the last six years, he has lived in Albuquerque and worked in the technology industry with a background including an MS in Information Security. He is interested in law enforcement and public safety and how they interact with social justice and believes strongly in the value of civilian oversight of law enforcement. Mr. Crawford believes that the Board can contribute positive change in the community by providing transparent, equitable oversight of APD and demonstrating a process of accountability. Mr. Crawford has an extensive history of involvement in community organizing and volunteerism. He has volunteered with organizations working with the underhoused, poverty eradication groups, and LGBTQIA advocacy organizations.
Current Board Membership:
Name Term
Chantal Galloway 02/02/2022
Tara Armijo-Prewitt 02/02/2022
Patricia French 02/02/2022
Dr. William J. Kass 02/02/2023
Vacant 02/02/2023
Gionne Ralph 02/02/2023
Eric Olivas 02/02/2024
Eric Nixon 02/02/2024
Richard Johnson ...
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