After one of the most violent months in Oakland history, top lawmakers and community members are coming together and promising to fund solutions they hope will ultimately save lives.
After a private meeting about the issue, Congresswoman Barbara Lee said its clear more funding also needs to go to grassroots organizations.
Other proposals include increasing funding for police staffing and even declaring a public health emergency. Councilmembers representing parts of Oakland with some of the highest gun violence rates said available resources also need to be better used and there needs to be more urgency.
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