Community Justice Center Seeking Applicants for Advisory Board

Published on March 30, 2023

The Community Justice Center, a collaborative between the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County tasked with implementing joint Reimagining Public Safety plans, is seeking applicants for its volunteer Advisory Board. Applications should be submitted by April 25, the application form is accessible online here and at the City of Ithaca City Hall Clerk’s Office (108 East Green Street).

The Community Justice Center (CJC) Advisory Board advises the County Legislature and City Common Council as well as CJC staff to help improve transparency and accountability of local public safety systems and promotes community engagement and oversight of the Reimagining Public Safety plan implementation. More information on the Advisory Board’s charge can be found online here.

The Advisory Board is seeking seven community members with lived experience in community engagement, building trust, addressing racial bias, or equity in public safety. The Advisory Board will also include local public safety and criminal justice professionals identified by the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County. The Advisory Board has a time commitment of one meeting per month plus additional community engagement activities, members serve for two-year terms.

Monalita Smiley, Project Director of the CJC stated, “We know the community is looking for progress and transparency when it comes to Reimagining Public Safety, this is your opportunity to step up and into a role where you can contribute to our success. We’re looking for people who have lived this, and who know what difference we need to make in policing and the criminal justice system. The application is easy and we can answer any questions you have ahead of time, don’t hesitate to reach out.”

For more information on Reimagining Public Safety, visit www.publicsafetyreimagined.org.

With questions about the CJC advisory board, contact msmiley@tompkins-co.org or (607)274-6290.