SUBJECT:
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National Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation; Sponsored by Mayor Moore
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DEPARTMENT: Legislative
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PRESENTER(S): Mayor Andrew J. Moore, Sponsor
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FISCAL SUMMARY: N/A
POLICY ISSUES:
Protecting public safety in the communities they serve is the Council’s highest responsibility.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve proclamation
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Every day, more than 125 people are killed by gun violence and more than 260 are wounded, with an average of more than 18,000 gun homicides every year.
The Town of Erie joins municipalities nationwide in renewing its commitment to community safety, responsible gun ownership, and honoring all those whose lives have been impacted by gun violence.
COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ü Effective Governance
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Proclamation