KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Calling gun violence a public health crisis in Kalamazoo and many other communities throughout the state, State Representative Julie Rogers will be hosting a town hall on violence prevention later this more.
Rogers says “More needs to be done at all levels of government and in partnership with the community and organizations who have been working diligently to prevent further tragedies.”
In an effort to bring the community and the groups engaging on the issue daily together for a joint discussion, Rogers is hosting the town hall Tuesday, March 26 in the Van Deusen Room at the Kalamazoo Public Library.
Rogers says community organizations will be on hand for informal discussions beginning at 5:15 p.m.
A formal panel discussion focused on the causes of gun violence, current programs to prevent it, and opportunities to improve those efforts, will run from 5:45-7:00 p.m.
There will also be a time for questions and suggestions from the audience.
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