Neary-Sighted

So I get back tonight at 9:30 after a 3 1/2 hour budget hearing, post the item below, and then look at what is waiting for me in the email! Here is a letter from a citizen to the council, which is great because we talked about this very subject tonight:

Dear Council Members,

I am a concerned Lakewood citizen. I understand the budget is tight but please support the Lakewood Police and Lakewood neighborhoods by approving funding for the critical Neighborhood Police program,(NPO's and CSO's) for each of the six Police Districts. This program is a proactive builder of safe communities and will promote Community Policing. We understood that the above program was funded
last year, however, funds were diverted.

The Lakewood Police cannot do their job if funding is cut. The Council must heed tithe requests from Lakewood Citizens and must make our safety a priority. It is well known that families new to the area are unwilling to buy or rent in Lakewood due to safety issues and poor schools. We have seen an increase in gang/drug activity. Law Enforcement needs the tools, manpower to address these challenges.

Well put. Gotta wonder if the other council members will hear this.
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