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Council committee advances $1.735 million Shannon public-safety grant after three-hour hearing
Summary
The Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice recommended that the council accept and expend the FY25 Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative grant of $1,735,107.39. The chair expanded oversight this year to hear from 27 non‑police organizations that would receive funding.
The Boston City Council's Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice recommended full council passage of the fiscal year 2025 Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative (the Shannon Grant), a $1,735,107.39 package that funds community organizations and Boston Police Department programs addressing youth violence.
Committee Chair Councilor Santana said the committee held a nearly three‑hour hearing that included 27 non‑BPD programs proposed for…
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