Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Jackson Elementary students, PTA and volunteers tell House: gang violence is driving fear in neighborhoods
Summary
A delegation from Jackson Elementary described rising local gang activity, vandalism and incidents near the school; students and PTA leaders asked legislators for continued support of preventive programs and a part‑time resource officer funded in partnership with community groups.
Five students from Jackson Elementary and school leaders addressed the House during the committee‑of‑the‑whole session, describing day‑to‑day fear and safety problems around their school. Students reported seeing graffiti, alcohol containers and gang members near routes children use to get to school; one sixth‑grader said she was "scared to go on the backside or the…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
