City seeks input on improving transit and police department

The City of Iowa City is gathering information about what can be done to improve the transit system and the police department to better serve our minority populations. The city's ad hoc diversity committee is holding three Public Information Gathering Sessions this week:

• Tuesday, Jan. 8, 6 p.m., Pheasant Ridge Center 2651 Roberts Drive 
• Wednesday, Jan. 9, 6 p.m., Hy-Vee Waterfront Club Room,1720 Waterfront Drive 
• Thursday, Jan. 10, 6 p.m., The Spot,1030 Crosspark Ave

The two primary meeting topics are:

• operation of the City's transit system, including but not limited to the downtown interchange
• operation of the City law enforcement, including but not limited to the Police Citizens Review Board (PCRB) as it relates to minority populations 

The meeting is open to the public, and anyone is welcome to attend and share comments and concerns. Individuals needing special accommodations or having translation questions should contact City Clerk Marian Karr at 356-5041 at least 48 hours in advance. If you are unable to attend comments may be sent to:

Ad Hoc Diversity Committee
c/o City Clerk
City of Iowa City
410 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240

Or e-mail to staff: marian-karr@iowa-city.org

Comments must include full name and address. (Anonymous correspondence will not be accepted.) All correspondence is public.