Office of Neighborhood Safety's future and sustainability
Summary
New ONS director Cedric Baker is building a long-term sustainability plan because the office runs mostly on one-time grants and special funds. He wants the office to last 10–20 years, and residents from Wards 1 and 4 can apply for open seats on its community council.
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Last discussed Apr 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The office's reliance on grant and special funds puts its long-term budget at risk without new sustained funding.
Residents served by ONS programs like Project Peace and Familiar Faces, including people experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
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