Chicago leaders propose new Department of Gun Violence Reduction with $100M budget
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Violet Miller
Summary
Chicago government leaders and advocates are pushing to create a city Department of Gun Violence Reduction, which would replace the mayor's Office of Community Safety. The proposed department would have a $100 million budget sourced from existing public safety funds and would coordinate city-wide efforts to respond to and reduce gun violence. The initiative aims to centralize and strengthen Chicago's approach to addressing its persistent gun violence crisis.
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bskyChicago leaders propose new Department of Gun Violence Reduction with $100M budgetwbez.orgKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe proposed department would replace the mayor's Office of Community Safety and coordinate city efforts to respond to gun violence.
Proponents say its $100 million budget would be made up of existing city public safety money.
Chicago government leaders, advocates call for creation of a city Department of Gun Violence Reduction
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