David Bowen

Violence is a complicated public health issue. We have seen heartless and ruthless behavior among citizens who use violent actions or sometimes even lethal force to solve problems. That exposes a deeper issue in our community. The violent society we all live in leads more people to normalize these situations. We can’t allow that to happen. With the many young people and numerous residents dying, it is proof we are losing this battle to decrease violence and violent crime in our community.

Public money should not be used to help companies with government contracts keep people in poverty.