Press release
A 19-member group moderated by former Legislature Chair Robert Bausch will meet for the first time later this month to begin the process of open dialogue about public safety needs in Genesee County. Governor’s Executive Order 203 was issued June 12, 2020 and requires the chief executive to consult with local community stakeholders and develop a reform plan to address policing procedures.
To ensure plans are developed through an inclusive process, group members will convene to openly discuss public safety needs in Genesee County.
Policies will be developed that allow for police to protect the public while meeting our local needs. Other community members will be invited to join the panel as the process evolves. All meetings of the committee will be open to the public.
Legislature Chair Rochelle Stein and County Manager L. Matthew Landers announced members of the Genesee County Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative:
Julie Carasone – Community Member
Perez Dinkins – Community Member
Leandro Mateos – Community Member
Barb Starowitz – Community Member
Tyrone Woods – Community Member
Genesee Community College Student
Lynda Battaglia – Genesee County Community Mental Health Services (Interested non-profit community group)
John Bennett – GCASA (Interested non-profit community group)
John Keller – Northgate Church (Faith-based Leader)
Rachel Slobert – Genesee Valley Educational Partnership (Interested educational group)
Millie Tomidy-Pepper- YWCA (Interested non-profit community group)
Jerry Ader – Genesee County Public Defender
Lawrence Friedman – Genesee County District Attorney
L. Matthew Landers – County Manager
Howard Carlson- Genesee County Sheriff Youth Officer
Bradley Mazur-Genesee County Undersheriff
William Sheron – Genesee County Sheriff
Greg Post – Town of Batavia Supervisor (Local elected official)
Rochelle Stein – Genesee County Legislature Chairperson
“We look forward to open and respectful dialogue among members” said Rochelle Stein, “and see this as an opportunity to collaborate and better understand others’ points of view resulting in updated and new policies that offer fair justice for all.”