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Commissioners, residents raise safety concerns and praise law enforcement during public comments
Summary
During the Aug. 14 meeting, elected officials and a public speaker expressed concern about rising shootings and community safety and voiced support for law enforcement; several commissioners urged community prayer and civic engagement and noted upcoming local festivals.
Multiple speakers at the Mahoning County Board of Commissioners meeting on Aug. 14 used the public-comment and ——for-the-good-of-the-order portions of the session to express alarm about shootings and community violence and to urge civic action and support for law enforcement.
One speaker who identified themselves on the record during the commissioners' comments said, "I just think that we need to take note of what's going on in our valley and in in in our country and with all…
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