A name change is here for Kelownasa国际传媒檚 task force on crime reduction.

Itsa国际传媒檚 now the Mayorsa国际传媒檚 Task Force on Crime Reduction after several councillors noted they did not have input on the appointees.

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Coun. Mohini Singh said she expects the appointees will do an excellent job, however, agreed with Wooldridge on the name change.

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Mayor Tom Dyas said he was fine with the name change.

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The task force is currently made up of 13 members, including Dyas and Coun. Ron Cannan, from business organizations, justice and law enforcement representatives, and community outreach groups.

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