Wilmington residents can ask questions and express concerns to City Council members Tuesday at the first of several events on the council's citywide "listening tour."

Council members, including President Hanifa Shabazz and Nnamdi Chukwuocha, will host the first iteration of "Community Conversations with City Council" at the Wilmington Police Athletic League at 3707 N. Market St. at 6 p.m.

The tour is an "outreach initiative designed to engage Wilmington residents in their neighborhoods around important issues impacting their quality of life," according to an announcement released Monday night.

Tuesday's event will focus on public safety in the 1st District.

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Attendees will include at-large members of the council, Police Chief Robert Tracy, Capt. Faheem Akil and "other stakeholders," the news release states.

Dates, times and locations for other districts will be announced later.

According to the council, the events are aimed at:

Introducing Chief Tracy to residents in all eight city districts.

Allowing the council and the chief to "hear, first-hand, the issues, challenges and concerns of residents and get your feedback on legislative resolutions and ordinances being considered by council."

Formally introducing residents to their district officers.

Improve relations between police and diverse communities throughout Wilmington.

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