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Community InvolvementÂ
H.O.P.E. Initiative
The H.O.P.E. Initiative is a special program under Mayor Scott’s 'Crime Reduction Strategy' that targets crime through a community involvement approach. This initiative, which stands for Holistic Outreach and Prevention in Every neighborhood, will focus on addressing and transforming the harmful conditions that perpetuate the symptoms of violence and crime in Little Rock.
H.O.P.E. Advisory Council
As part of the H.O.P.E. Initiative, Mayor Scott formed the H.O.P.E. Advisory Council that consists of a total of 14 neighborhood residents, community leaders, and government officials tasked with recommending ways to prevent crime by focusing on prevention, intervention, and treatment approaches. Members of the council were divided into three subcommittees: (1) Policy Subcommittee; (2) Community Safety Programming Subcommittee; and (3) Built Environment Subcommittee. Each subcommittee will produce a list of recommendations compiled into a final report that will be submitted to Mayor Scott and the City Board of Directors.
H.O.P.E. Advisory Council Members
- Ward 2 City Director Ken Richardson, Council Chair
- Leta Anthony, Policy Subcommittee Chair
- Michael Sanders, Community Safety Programming Subcommittee Chair
- Pastor Mark DeYmaz, Built Environment Subcommittee Chair
- Judge Melanie Martin
- Judge Leon Johnson
- Kambrei Charles
- Yolanda Harrison
- Dana Dossett
- Tim Campbell
- Mallory Visser
- Pastor Billy Burris
- Reggie Swinton
- Shanelle Smith
City Staff Liaison
- Christopher Harvey, Senior Advisor to the Mayor
Final Recommendations Presentation
Members of the H.O.P.E. Advisory Council presented their final recommendations before the City Board of Directors during the November 29, 2022 agenda meeting.
