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MacArthur Park residents, still unhappy about crime, plan town hall
Raul Claros speaks at a news conference announcing a MacArthur Park town hall meeting later in the month.
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MacArthur Park community organizers and local business owners will hold a town hall April 24 to let people share their concerns about public safety. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass recently announced that violent crime has dropped by half in the neighborhood, but some say they still feel unsafe.
The backstory: Bass said last month that violent crime in and around MacArthur Park had been reduced by half in a matter of weeks. But several residents and organizers told LAist they haven’t seen that type of improvement. Some, like Raul Claros from the CD1 Coalition, say the situation has stayed the same or gotten worse.
Who's invited? All residents and stakeholders are welcome. Organizers say they have also invited Bass, City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, the chiefs of the Police and Fire departments, and other state and local leaders.
How to attend: The town hall will be held at Iglesia Pentecostes, 2020 W. 7th St., from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 24. Space is limited, so organizers recommend RSVPing by email to calirising@gmail.com.
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