Town Manager To Host Discussion On Policing In Vienna

VIENNA, VA — Vienna Town Manager Mercury Payton will continue his monthly community conversations with an August event on policing. The On Deck with Mercury discussion will happen on Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Vienna Community Center gymnasium.

The conversation will focus on policing in Vienna, use of force, and finding a path forward in regard to policing. Vienna Police Chief Jim Morris will be among the participants.

Due to space limitations and physical distancing requirements, the in-person event is limited to about 70 people. Registration is required and is only open to Town of Vienna residents at viennava.gov/ondeck. If space remains available on the day or the event, seating would be available to Town of Vienna residents, then out-of-town residents. It will also be streamed and available for viewing on the Town of Vienna's YouTube channel.

The monthly On Deck with Mercury series started earlier this year with discussions focused on topics impacting the town. Previous topics have included the response to the coronavirus, the May town election, construction around Interstate 66, and the experience of Black residents in Vienna. A wrap-up conversation on the racial and policing topics will happen on Sept. 8. Sessions include time for residents to ask questions.

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