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Mission and Vision 

The Community Engagement Task Force (CETF) provides a forum where matters of social welfare and community concern may be presented, discussed, and collaborated upon to address concerns within the Town of Gilbert. The current focus of the CETF will be teen violence.  Previous areas of focus were domestic violence, human and sex trafficking, mental health, suicide prevention, homelessness, low-income challenges, and ensuring Gilbert is a kind, welcoming and inclusive community.

The Task Force will examine reducing/eliminating teen violence by considering existing resources (including recent school survey results, Town of Gilbert programs, partnerships with schools and non-profits, current webpages, etc.), identifying gaps, and preparing recommendations for the Council in the areas of Resources, Education, and Promotion. 

The term will end after advising is completed on the assigned projects and issues if no other tasks are assigned by the Council.  The initial meeting would likely take place in June 2024, with a final report due to the Council expected in December 2024.

Meeting Calendar

Proposed meeting dates/times (subject to change):
Typically second Monday of month, 5:00-7:00 p.m., on the following dates:

  • June 10, 2024
  • August 12, 2024
  • September 16, 2024 (third Monday)
  • October 21, 2024
  • November 4, 2024
  • December 9, 2024

Community Engagement Task Force

EventDate/Time
05/01/2023 5:30 PM
06/05/2023 5:30 PM
02/05/2024 5:30 PM
03/04/2024 5:30 PM
04/01/2024 5:30 PM
05/06/2024 5:30 PM
06/10/2024 5:00 PM
10/21/2024 5:00 PM
11/04/2024 5:00 PM
08/12/2024 5:00 PM
09/16/2024 5:00 PM
12/09/2024 5:00 PM
02/28/2022 5:00 PM
06/14/2022 5:00 PM

Values

The Task Force Values, in alignment with the Mission and Vision, have been developed as:

  • Respect
  • Honesty
  • Transparency
  • Communication
  • Listening
  • Unifying

The focus topics of the Task Force are:

  • Domestic Violence
  • Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
  • Homelessness and Low-Income Challenges
  • Human and Sex Trafficking
  • Ensuring Gilbert is a Kind, Welcoming and Inclusive Community
  • Teen Violence

Meeting Schedule and Location

This board will typically meeting on the second Monday of the month at 5:00 p.m. at Municipal Center I (Town Hall), located at 50 E. Civic Center Drive; however, there may be some variation, and the information is subject to change.  Please see the meeting notices/agendas for specific dates, times, and locations.  

Agendas will be posted a minimum of 24 hours in advance in accordance with Arizona Open Meeting Law.

Open Meeting Law

Agendas and notices are posted at least 24 hours prior to a meeting or event. Agendas are removed from the website after the meeting.

Draft minutes are posted to the website within three working days of a meeting. The draft minutes contain all legal action taken.

The Town of Gilbert endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons needing any type of special accommodations are asked to notify the Town Clerk's Office at least 72 hours in advance. Requests for accommodation made less than 72 hours in advance cannot be guaranteed.

Meeting Minutes

Draft Minutes can be found HERE in the Ad Hoc Committee + Community Engagement Task Force folder.

 

Members

  • Natosha Ash, Chair
  • Justin Fink, Vice Chair
  • Marc Beasley
  • Bradyn Bredemann
  • Owen Formoyle
  • Lisa Ulibarri Hatlen
  • Deena LeBio
  • Angela Rogers
  • Maxwell Udall
  • Katy Walter
  • Kelly Westerberg

Alternate Members

  • Nneka Aguwamba 
  • Isabelle Brice
  • Andrew Lewis
  • Courtney Salamon Fejt

Other Representatives

  • Susan Cadena -Gilbert Public Schools
  • Holly Garza - Gilbert Christian High School
  • Mark Huish - Chandler Unified School District
  • Levi Leyba - Gilbert PD
  • Dan Provonsha - American Leadership Academy
  • Stefan Reid -Higley Unified School District

Council Liaison

  • Kathy Tilque

Staff Liaison