John,
Right now, Philadelphia and so many communities across the country are suffering from a gun violence epidemic. One of the most recent acts was at my alma mater, University of Virginia. Gun violence impacts everyone, everywhere — and it has to stop.
I am running to be your next Mayor because I have actionable solutions for our city that we could put into the place right now. Sign my petition today if you agree: We urgently need to end the gun violence epidemic.
John, we can do these three things right now with the right leaders and political will:
- Fully fund effective anti-violence programs: There are currently two programs in Philadelphia —‘Philadelphia Ceasefire’ and ‘Shape Up’ — that work to connect those most at risk of gun violence with jobs and counseling to help people put down a gun and pick up a paycheck.
- Provide visible support for our Police: We already removed the residency requirement to work as a Philadelphia police officer and now we need to add signing bonuses to encourage quality candidates to become cadets for our city.
- Work collectively: We need a real, coordinated public-private partnership between Philadelphians and our police force — it’s not just about big, new ideas; it’s about getting them done together to achieve real results. We need an all-hands-on-deck approach to solve this crisis — the solutions are there, we just need the right leaders to get them done.
It’s not an either/or situation:
We can stop violence without violating the rights of our Philadelphians.
John, with our lives and the lives of our loved ones are on the line — we can’t afford to get this wrong. Add your name if you support my plan to make our city safe for ALL Philadelphians:
SIGN ON
Together, we can make a difference.
— Derek Green
