Approve spending plan for $382,639 state crime prevention grant
In Plain English
The city received a $382,639 CalGRIP grant from the state to fund crime prevention programs. The money will pay for partnerships with San Pablo ($114,791), job training programs ($66,961), youth services through RYSE ($114,791), and a job placement specialist ($76,527). If approved, these programs aim to reduce gun violence through community outreach and employment opportunities.
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Votes
Approved the item
5 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved accepting a $382,639 state grant to fund gun violence prevention programs. The CalGRIP grant money will be split between partnerships with San Pablo ($114,791), job training programs ($66,961), youth services through RYSE ($114,791), and hiring a job placement specialist ($76,527). These programs focus on reducing gun violence through community outreach and creating employment opportunities for at-risk residents. All five council members present voted yes, with Bates and Butt absent from the meeting.
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