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Mayor

Mayor Brandon M. Scott touts crime reduction strategies and continued efforts in 2024

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Mayor Brandon M. Scott says Baltimore City officials will double down on 2023 public safety efforts, which he says helped the City of Baltimore end with a 20 percent reduction in homicides. Photo courtesy of Office of the Mayor Baltimore City/J.J. McQueen Mayor Brandon M. Scott, alongside legislators and public […]

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City Council

Waterloo City Council attempts to curb gun violence through task force | Political News | #citycouncil

MARIA KUIPER WATERLOO – Local leaders and residents came together Thursday evening to denounce the latest spike in gun violence in the community.  The City Council held a work session, led by Councilor Jonathan Grieder, to discuss starting a task force on the topic, saying gun violence is a public health issue that needs to […]

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