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Residents and council emphasize mentoring, jobs and enforcement as city leaders hear safety concerns
Summary
Multiple residents urged the council to address violent crime and youth supports; council members highlighted mentoring programs, job training for people with felony records and collaboration among nonprofits, law enforcement and the city.
Several residents used the public-comment period to press the Saginaw City Council to prioritize public safety, and council members responded by highlighting community mentoring programs and job initiatives.
Clint Bryant Sr., who identified himself as a long-time resident, said the city faces a deep safety crisis: “Saginaw is number 1 in crime in the nation,” he said, adding that “90% of the residents do not feel safe in the city.” Bryant urged the council to direct resources to policing…
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