Critical PriorityPublic Safetyopen
Atatiana Jefferson Estate Settlement
Summary
The city approved an $11.25 million payout to resolve the civil lawsuit stemming from the 2019 fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson by a former police officer.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$11.25 million payout from city funds.
✅Who benefits
The estate and family of Atatiana Jefferson.
⚠️Who could be affected
Taxpayers funding the settlement.
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