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Public commenters urge aid for red‑tagged homes and youth‑violence interventions; council outlines coalition and a planned gun buyback
Summary
Several residents urged the council to delay demolition of red‑tagged homes, seek reimbursements for pothole damage, and to prioritize youth interventions; council and staff described a mayoral coalition against youth violence and noted a proposed April 4 gun buyback event.
Public comment at the meeting highlighted a mix of individual requests and community proposals. Residents asked for help with property and safety issues and urged expanded programs to address youth violence.
A resident, James Callis, and an advocate asked council for a 60‑day stay or aid so Callis could complete repairs on a red‑tagged house on Magnolia; they described prior investments in the property and asked for procedural access to…
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