In Chicago, a significant number of aldermen, particularly those representing neighborhoods with high rates of gun violence, are advocating for the continuation of the ShotSpotter technology, which they consider an invaluable tool. This comes as the city council prepares to potentially oppose Mayor Brandon Johnson's stance against the technology. The debate highlights a critical divide in approaches to handling crime in the city, with 14 out of the 17 aldermen from the most affected wards supporting ShotSpotter.
Aldermen fighting gun violence deem ShotSpotter an 'invaluable tool' as council to consider bucking Johnson on the technology, from @JakeSheridan_. https://t.co/tMseFnBm37
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson, a cardboard cutout from a woke design book, is opposed to ShotSpotter technology. But of course the city alderman in the highest crime neighborhoods desperately want it to remain for their constituents. Guess who wins? https://t.co/q26wYnCNXQ
Aldermen fighting gun violence deem ShotSpotter an “invaluable tool” as council to consider bucking Johnson on the technology https://t.co/BQDmifEqR9
Who is trying to keep ShotSpotter in Chicago? The aldermen leading neighborhoods hardest hit by gun violence overwhelmingly want ShotSpotter in their wards. In the 17 top shooting victimization wards, 14 alders want to keep the tech. For @chicagotribune: https://t.co/BGCkvBztQy
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