Taking city hall to the neighborhoods. Columbus City Council had its first community meeting of the year Wednesday night.
This isn't the first time the city has had one of these events, but it is the first time with the expanded version of the council goingInstead of dealing with the hassle of going to city hall and grumbling, you might be able to address a concern to a council member directly, "Council in the Community" is an event you'll want to mark on your calendar., we still represent you,' council president Shannon Hardin said.
"We've seen a 62% reduction in homicides this year. That is a collaboration of everyone stacking hands saying enough is enough these are our streets,' Remy said. We've been told by countless anti-violence groups across the city that access to resources is also a driving factor for the low murder rate."Accessibility is key making sure your voice can be heard, fighting violence in this community is all about us stacking hands working together. Those efforts have been concentrated over the last couple years and today you see it working we need to continue to do that and not let off the gas,' Remy added.The next one will be held on June 12.
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