Gun violence in our cities has become an all too common occurrence in our community. Nightly calls for shots fired, victims showing up at hospitals, and unfortunately several recent homicides of young people in our community.

The more the violence continues, the more all of us look for answers. The frustration among the citizens of our community is palpable, the comments of not feeling safe in our homes, and not allowing our children to play outside are examples of the growing desperation of our community for assistance.

The answer in our community is not the 10 or 15 individuals making phone calls or pleas for peace, it is in the voices of the tens of thousands of us who live in this community who want to feel safe again.

WE believe the needs of our community extend beyond Mayor Sinnott and the Chief of Police. We need help, and we need it NOW!

This petition will reach out to all of our elected officials in Erie County seeking their assistance in bringing peace to our community. The list of recipients for our petition includes:

• Mayor Sinnott
• Chief of Police Randy Bowers
• Erie City Council
• Erie County Council
• Kathy Dahlkemper
• Senator Sean Wiley
• State Representatives: Sonney, Bizzaro, Harkins, Good and Fabrizio

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