Mayor Leonardo Williams announced $635,000 in youth funding for 15 organizations while expressing frustration over a 20-to-30-round shooting where no one called 911, amid council disagreement over gun violence prevention versus enforcement.
Mayor Leonardo Williams announced $635,000 in youth funding for 15 organizations starting June 3rd while expressing frustration over a McDougal Terrace shooting where 20 to 30 rounds fired drew no 911 calls.
The city secured an AAA credit rating on a $100 million bond for parks, roads, and sidewalks at 3.813 percent interest, saving residents approximately $18 million over 20 years versus projected 5.34 percent rate.
Police reported homicides increased 50 percent in the first quarter with an 155.6 percent clearance rate, while Council Member Freeman raised concerns that 32 percent of robberies target Hispanic and Latino victims.