Council Member· 2025–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Crystal Black
Greensboro
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 35:03
- Avg per meeting
- 3:30
- Segments
- 819
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Top issues during term (17)(Public Safety)
Violent Crime Trends and Police Department Strategy
Downtown Public Safety Enhancement
The ambassador program operates at approximately $453,000 annually.
Police Oversight and Body-Worn Camera Review
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9-1-1 PSAP Mutual Aid Agreement with High Point
Fire Station 10 Renovation
$5,361,484 contract with Samet Corporation.
Law enforcement grants and technology funding
Over $1.4 million in federal grant funding was on the table, mostly restricted to police technology and programs.
Opioid settlement spending increase
An additional $216,178 in opioid settlement proceeds was scheduled to be added to the spending plan.
Police Staffing and Traffic Safety
Federal grant provides $2,500,743 for new officer hiring, with future city financial obligations after the grant concludes.
Youth Curfew Discussion
Staff time and potential community program funding allocations.
Homelessness and Day Labor Support Funding
Programs such as GSO Home, White Flag, and the Behavioral Health Response Team require significant annual funding allocations exceeding $1.7 million combined.
Immigration Enforcement and Municipal Protections
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2029 FISU World University Games Security Designation
Seeking the designation does not create an immediate financial obligation and aims to secure federal support for event security.
School Resource Officer Partnership for FY27
The contract commits $1,733,098.25 toward school safety resource officer staffing.
safety director resignation
While no direct costs are attached yet, leadership turnover like this often leads to expensive severance packages or costly searches for replacements.
Firefighter Medical Evaluations Contract
The contract totals $715,582 over three years with no price increase until the third year.
Security and Commissioner Privacy Concerns
Minimal administrative costs for coordinating security measures.
police chief hire
While the salary is already baked into the city budget, how this chief manages resources could shift tax dollars around.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Black was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
2026 – 716 Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Global Public Safety LLC in the amount of $877,531.80
2026 – 602 Resolution Approving Joint Sponsorship of Community Events and Delegating Administrative Authority for Event Operations and Public Safety
2026 – 510 Resolution Amending Contract with National Public Safety Group in the Amount of $142,598
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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