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Speakers urge council to fully fund $10 million 'varsity spending plan' for youth safety
Summary
Dozens of young people, organizers and service providers urged the Metropolitan Council to fully fund a $10 million youth-safety package — the 'varsity spending plan' — citing recent school shootings and ongoing community violence.
Dozens of young people and community organizers urged the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County on Feb. 4 to fully fund the varsity spending plan, a three-part youth safety proposal the council first funded last year.
Advocates representing youth-led groups and nonprofit coalitions said the $10 million plan would expand restorative programs in schools, increase community-center programming and grow the Office of Youth Safety’s capacity. "We continue that ask this year: $10,000,000 to invest in youth safety," said Mike (Southern Movement Committee), addressing the council during pre-budget public comment.
Why it matters: Supporters argue the plan addresses root causes of violence…
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