Let's start with the punchline ahead of the State Of The Union address . . .
Here in Kansas City, progress against crime has been hard fought after two deadly mass shootings in two weeks and numbers that eclipse other parts of the nation.
Nevertheless . . . Here's a peek at our Mayor a bit more concerned about national politics than anything happening in this cowtown . . . Check-it:
Ahead of the State of the Union, DMA President and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas shared the following statement:
The homicide rate in major U.S. cities is at a 125-year low. Homicides plummeted by over 20% last year, marking the largest, fastest drop ever recorded. Across the country, many cities have seen historic drops in crime, and overall, violent crime is now at or below pre-pandemic levels.
While there is always more work to do, this data is to be celebrated and our progress is to be commended – which is why we expect President Trump to once again try to take credit in his State of the Union. But let’s be clear: This is happening in spite of Trump, not because of him.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
DMA: Statement from DMA President Mayor Quinton Lucas Ahead of the State of the Union
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