Gov. Bev Perdue on Thursday welcomed a new chairman and five other members to the Governor’s Crime Commission, which she called the voice of the criminal justice system and youth advocacy groups across the state.
As chair, District Attorney Scott Thomas will lead the commission as it reviews federal block grants awarded each year to local and state governments and nonprofits to start new and innovative programs.
Chief Justice Sarah Parker administered the oath of office to Thomas along with other incoming members. New members include Superior Court Judge Carl Fox, Charlotte/Mecklenburg Police Chief Rodney Monroe, Executive Director James Pierce of Kids Making It in Wilmington, Mecklenburg County Commissioners Chair Jennifer Roberts and District Attorney Richard Shaffer.
Appointed by the governor, the commission has 44 members and meets quarterly. We welcome all the new members and look forward to working with them.