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Council recognizes Gun Violence Awareness Month; survivors and advocacy groups urge action and funding
Summary
Council members and community leaders marked June as Gun Violence Awareness Month during the June 10 meeting. Survivors and advocates described recent shootings in multiple neighborhoods and urged the council to back the resolution with meaningful funding and programming.
The Sacramento City Council observed Gun Violence Awareness Month on June 10 as council members and community advocates highlighted recent shootings in the city and pressed the council to back the resolution with investments in prevention, youth programs and community services.
Council member Lisa Kaplan opened the remarks, describing a rise in hate and the disproportionate suicide and violent‑injury risk faced by LGBTQ+ youth, and…
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