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Answers About New Acting Police Chief, George Turner
I attended the press conference this morning where Mayor-elect Kasim Reed announced his choice for a new acting Chief of Police: George Turner. Below are some notes and the questions/answers from the media. Reed first introduced Turner and then he spoke. From his intro, I learned the following….
- George Turner will be acting Chief of Police effective January 4, 2010 (when Reed starts).
- Turner was born and raised in Atlanta (a “Grady baby”).
- For first 9 years of his life he lived in Perry Homes, which was one of the first housing projects in Atlanta.
- Turner joined the APD in 1981 and has spent 3 decades on the force.
- During his tenure he rose to Support Service Division Chief, managed 164 million of the department’s budget, commanded the Human Resources Recruitment Unit, and commanded Zone 1 (Buckhead n’ such). According to Reed, Turner oversaw a 17% reduction of crime in that zone during his time.
Reed said he’s directed Turner to focus on the following priorities:
- gangs
- new officers
- morale
- meeting daily with command staff and officers
George Turner then came up, said thanks, and answered a few questions. His answers are after the jump.
11 Alive: George Turner to be Interim Police Chief
According to 11 Alive, George Turner will be the interim Chief of Police for APD. The AJC describes his current position:
Turner joined Atlanta’s police force in 1981 and has commanded the Zone 1 precinct of northwest Atlanta. He now oversees APD’s support services division, which includes the crime lab and the 911 communications center. Turner was a finalist last year for the police chief’s position in Fort Worth, Texas. He declined comment.
AJC Reports on Reed’s Selection of New Police Chief
An interesting read from the AJC.
Reed’s selection of Atlanta’s next police chief will be one of the most important decisions he’ll make as mayor, and he’s promised his process will be open and transparent, seek public input and entertain applications from “super cops” from within APD and nationwide.For that reason, Reed said recently, he doesn’t want to rush his decision.
Notes from Reed Press Conference on New COO for Atlanta
At a press conference from the transitional offices at City Hall today, Mayor-elect Kasim Reed announced his choice for Chief Operating Officer for the city. Peter Aman will take the helm and lead the executive management of the municipal operating departments including Police, Fire, Corrections, Aviation, Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Public Works, Parks/Recreation/Cultural Affairs, Watershed Management, and Planning and Community Development.
Personally, I think it’s an excellent choice. Peter Aman was a partner in Bain & Company who authored the Turnaround plan for Atlanta in 2002 and 2005 (otherwise known as “The Bain Report”). He certainly knows the city from the inside out.
Notes from the conference follow.
Notes from the 2nd Mayoral Forum
I was able to attend three sessions of the CFA/ATAC Mayoral Forum this past weekend. I caught Lisa Borders, Kasim Reed, and Mary Norwood. I wasn’t able to see Jesse Spikes because I had to run off to work.
I took notes of the questions and answers. I will include them below the fold. They’re quite rough, in outline form, and as accurate as you can be typing away while everyone is talking. Still, you will be able to get the gist. You can follow up with the candidates directly or wait for the videos if you have any questions.
Who Will You Vote for Mayor? Decide Here.
The next Mayor of Atlanta needs to be a leader who has the proven ability to take us forward. Let Atlantans Together help you decide who to vote for below the fold….
Register! Mayoral Candidate Forums Start This Weekend
The first Mayoral Candidate Forum begins this weekend at The Carter Center. Atlantans Together and Campaign for Atlanta are co-organizers for the event.
July 18 Saturday Forum #1
Basic Services – Public Safety & Competent Bureaucracy
3:00pm to 4:15pm Lisa Borders
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5:00pm to 6:15pm Kasim Reed
July 19 Sunday Forum #1
Basic Services – Public Safety & Competent Bureaucracy
3:00pm to 4:15pm Mary Norwood
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5:00pm to 6:15pm Jesse Spikes
All Forums will be held in the Cyprus Room at the Carter Center (453 Freedom Parkway, NE. Atlanta, GA 30307)
The second forum will occur on August 15th and 16th and will be on financial solvency
If you would like to attend this event, please contact your neighborhood association leadership (we’re still taking co-sponsorships from neighborhoods all across Atlanta) or register below. Tickets are free and distributed on a first come, first served basis.
ATAC Co-Sponsors Mayoral Forums at The Carter Center
Campaign for Atlanta and Atlantans Together are pleased to announce two forums where the top four Mayoral candidates – Lisa Borders, Mary Norwood, Kasim Reed, and Jesse Spikes – will be asked their plans for addressing the difficult issues facing Atlanta. Our goal will be to get past the campaign rhetoric and talking points to get to the well-considered ideas and plans each candidate has to turn Atlanta around.
FORUM ON BASIC SERVICES (Police, Fire, & Water) & CREATING A COMPETENT BUREAUCRACY
July 18th and July 19th
FORUM ON FINANCIAL SOLVENCY
August 15th and August 16th
Each candidate will get a 75 minute time slot to sit before the panel and answer questions. The forums are free but space is limited. Tickets will be distributed via this website and through neighborhood partners. All answered questions will be made public via YouTube and other video sites.
More information will be announced soon!
ATAC Teams Up With Campaign For Atlanta
Campaign for Atlanta is a group working to raise the level of debate in the mayoral race this year. They are bringing neighborhoods and other groups together to explore the Mayoral candidates’ plans for addressing the growing issues facing the city. The intent is to get past the rhetoric and talking points and get to the well-considered ideas and plans the candidates have for turning Atlanta around.
CFA believes we have three major issues facing the city right now:
- Financial Solvency
- Safety and Basic Services
- Competence and Good Government
ATAC and CFA will be hosting two forums where the top four Mayoral candidates – Lisa Borders, Mary Norwood, Kasim Reed, and Jesse Spikes – will be answering our questions. All candidates have confirmed participation and the event will occur at The Carter Center.
Like Atlantans Together, CFA is reaching out to neighborhoods across the city and many are coming together to be a part of the campaign. Current partners include:
- Atlantans Together Against Crime
- Fulton County Taxpayers Association
- Midtown Ponce Security Alliance
- Organized Neighbors of Summerhill
- South Atlanta Civic League
- Capitol View Neighborhood Association
- Sylvan Hills Neighborhood Association
- South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development (SAND)
The list will continue to expand. If your neighborhood would like to stand with us please contact Kyle.
:: UPDATE ::
AJC’s Sunday article on CFA.
