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Newtown Florist Club's open-air conversation with police aims to move Gainesville forward

Willie Mitchell, longtime member of the Gainesville City Schools’ board of education, takes the microphone June 18 at Newtown Florist Club’s open-air conversation. The event allowed people in the community to share their experiences with criminal justice officials, who will in turn speak at a July 2 event. - photo by Nick Watson

06192020 CONVERSATION 1 — Willie Mitchell, longtime member of the Gainesville City Schools’ board of education, takes the microphone June 18 at Newtown Florist Club’s open-air conversation. The event allowed people in the community to share their experiences with criminal justice officials, who will in turn speak at a July 2 event. - photo by Nick Watson

Through dialogue and hearing the voices of the community, the Rev. Rose Johnson said she hopes Gainesville can “rise up to a greater readiness.”