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7.1.08
As I drove up to Inderkum High School yesterday for a community meeting with Sac PD I was surprised to see hundreds of people pouring out of their cars moving with such a sense of urgency toward the school. It was like a scene you'd see when people are heading to a sports game or concert. The event, though, was much more important. People came in droves because they were worried about their safety.
I'm incredibly troubled by the reports of the recent crime spree in Natomas where innocent citizens have become the victims of violent crimes and theft. At the meeting I was shocked, saddened and outraged to hear the situation the residents of Natomas are facing. The stories of mothers and grandmothers who are caring for young children threatened and assailed by criminals in broad daylight in our city are unacceptable. I know I would never want my family members to be in that kind of situation and know that others feel exactly the same way.
This is why I'm so frustrated by the lack of focus on public safety by the current administration. I was dumbfounded early in the primary when Fargo was being dismissive of the rising crime statistics, claiming that people feel safe, and that crime has not risen dramatically. Later she had to acknowledge that she had been wrong, that the data I was using showing a spike in crime during her two terms in office were correct. To me, this lack of awareness is exactly what the problem is in the city. We cannot close our eyes and pretend this issue doesn't exist.
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