North Liberty, IA
Municipality in Iowa
United States
North Liberty, IA Neighborhood Ambassador program creates localized information networks
North Liberty recruited at least one volunteer ambassador for 34 neighborhoods and a senior living facility. Neighborhood Ambassadors learn and use the best media - from Nextdoor to face-to-face conversations - for disseminating city news to their neighbors. The volunteer team mobilizes for quick communications about emergency situations and updates about city services. Participants can improve their service to the community with free implicit bias and emergency response training.
North Liberty, IA
United States
North Liberty, IA approved an anti-hate crime ordinance which establishes fines and jail times
The North Liberty City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance which allows defendants charged with misdemeanor hate crimes to be prosecuted, fined, and jailed. According to the law, a "bias-motivated hate crime" occurs when someone is targeted because of their race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, etc. If convicted, an offender would face a fine between $300 to $855 or up to 30 days in prison.
North Liberty, IA
United States