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Mayor says public safety is 'job number one,' cites crime declines and staffing investments
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Mayor Keith James told the Chamber audience that public safety remains his top priority, citing recorded crime declines, a new police contract and fire department investments while acknowledging recent leadership issues in the police command.
Mayor Keith James said public safety is the city’s top priority and pointed to recent crime reductions and personnel investments as evidence of progress.
"Public safety is job number one," Mayor Keith James said during the State of the City address, adding that if people live in fear, "nothing else we do matters." He told attendees that the city saw a 12% decrease in overall crime in the most recent reporting year, a 8.2% reduction in violent crime in 2023 and a 14% reduction in violent crime in…
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