2023 Bond: Public Safety Subcommittee
In summer 2023, the Public Safety Subcommittee helped identify bond funding for projects that will support public safety services and facilities to benefit the Allen community.
A series of workshops and one tour were hosted during May and June to identify projects and discuss needs as the city nears build-out. Residents were invited to attend meetings and join the subcommittee.
Workshops and the tour were held on the following dates:
- Monday, May 22 - Bond Public Kickoff Meeting
- Thursday, May 25 - Tour of Allen Police Department Headquarters at 7 p.m.
- Thursday, June 1
- Thursday, June 8
The workshops on June 1 and June 8 were held at the Allen ISD STEAM Center at 7 p.m.
Meeting information and resources were updated and shared on this platform throughout the process for those that missed meetings or preferred to engage and provide feedback online.
Michael Schaeffer, Public Safety Subcommittee Chair
This subcommittee is led by Michael Schaeffer. An Allen resident since 1999, Michael serves as the president of Allen Economic Development Corporation and is an active volunteer for All Community Outreach, Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce and the Allen Public Safety and Recovery Board.
Brian Harvey, Allen Police Chief
Allen Police Chief Brian Harvey serves as this subcommittee's city staff liaison. Chief Harvey has led Allen Police Department since 2012 and has over 30 years of law enforcement experience.
Phases
Public Kickoff Meeting
At the Bond Kickoff Meeting on May 22, subcommittees held breakout sessions to present projects and hear feedback from interested residents. The Public Safety Subcommittee's breakout session presentation was prerecorded and can be watched below.
Please note this timeline is subject to change.