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On the heels of a summer that saw an increase in violence in Kansas City’s neighborhoods, Mayor Sly James announced Sept. 9 that he will reconstitute the Violent Crime Commission.
City Council member Jermaine Reed, who was instrumental in calling for the re-establishment of the commission, will continue to be involved as the group begins its work.
The 16-member commission will be tasked to recommend innovative and effective programs and solutions that will reduce crime across the city.
“This is yet another piece of the complex set of solutions needed to reduce crime in our neighborhoods,” James said. “I am looking for the best ideas and am willing to try any reasonable solution to help decrease the number of people injured and killed in our city”
Reed voiced his gratitude.
“I appreciate the mayor acting on my recommendation to reconvene the Violent Crime Commission,” Reed said. “With 77 homicides so far this year, violent crime in Kansas City is a problem that should concern everyone. As a council we join the mayor in aggressively pursuing a reduction in violent crime.
“This is not a cure-all, but I am confident the commission will provide workable ideas and suggestions on the best way to move forward.”
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