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Councilman urges Monroe to form committee on gun violence after recent death
Summary
Councilman McGee asked the Monroe City Council to establish a committee including community voices to address gun violence, calling it a public‑health crisis; the mayor and other members echoed calls for action and community collaboration.
At the end of the Dec. 10 meeting, Councilman McGee urged the Monroe City Council to take immediate steps to address gun violence and to form a dedicated committee that includes community members.
"My heart is heavy tonight as we mourn yet another life lost to gun violence in our city," Councilman McGee said. He described gun violence as "a public health crisis" for Monroe and said the city must prioritize implementation of programs for de‑escalation, conflict resolution and violence prevention.
McGee asked the council to establish a committee with community participation to develop programs and policies aimed at violence prevention. "This committee must include community voices, fostering collaboration, and input to develop programs that address violence, prevention, de‑escalation, and conflict resolution," he said.
Mayor Burns and other council members acknowledged the concern and said public safety affects investment and quality of life across the city. The mayor said the issue "is our duty and it is our responsibility to do something" and called for broad community effort, not only action by the council.
No formal committee was created during the meeting; McGee's remarks were a public call for action and discussion going forward.
