John–

Yesterday, a gunman opened fire at a supermarket in a predominantly Black
community where he killed at least 10 people and wounded several more. Law
enforcement are investigating the shooting as both a hate crime and a case
of racially-motivated extremism based on evidence they have collected.

White supremacy is deadly, especially when it's combined with easy access
to guns. The shooting in Buffalo yesterday was another example of that. My
heart goes out to my neighbors who are affected by this horrific act.

Grocery shopping shouldn't cost you your life. We shouldn't have to live
like this.

Gun violence inflicts long-lasting trauma on too many families. It's
crippling our communities. That's why I signed on as a co-chair of Mayors
Against Illegal Guns, a coalition that Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown is a
founding member of. We are committed to doing everything we can to end
this scourge on our cities.

But the reality is, it can't just be up to mayors to solve the issue of
gun violence.

Right now, the U.S. Senate has an opportunity to ensure we have a strong
partner in addressing this by confirming President Biden's nominee for the
Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Steve
Dettelbach.

[ [link removed] ]We must address gun violence perpetrated by white supremacy. That
requires a strong leader at the ATF. Send a message to your Senators to
tell them to confirm Steve Dettelbach.

The investigation into the Buffalo shooting has only just begun, and the
ATF will play a key role in it.

With decades of experience in combating domestic extremism and white
supremists, Steve Dettelbach is well suited to continue to lead these
fights at ATF.

[ [link removed] ]Yesterday's mass shooting was not the first time our communities have
experienced the devastation caused by an extremist driven by racially
motivated hate with a gun. With just a few clicks you can send a message
to your Senators and tell them to confirm Steve Dettelbach to lead the
ATF—a critical step in tackling armed white supremacy.

Take care,

Shawyn Patterson-Howard
Mayor, Mount Vernon, NY
Co-Chair, Mayors Against Illegal Guns


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