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Essential

Strengthening Public Safety

Idea Submission for The People's Money:
Increase funding for public safety services to improve training, equipment, and emergency response times. This will reduce crime, build community trust, and keep neighborhoods safer without changing existing laws or city staff.
What is the problem your idea aims to address?
Public safety deserves significantly more funding because it is the backbone to every safe and thriving community. More investment allows first responders to get better training, faster equipment, and stronger community outreach, which directly reduces crime and improves emergency response time.
Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply
Youth (under 24)
Older Adults (65 +)
Public Housing Residents
Justice Impacted People
People with Disabilities
Limited English Speakers
Immigrants / Migrants
Veterans
LGBTQIA+ People
Parents
Unhoused People

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