John–

For decades, women have led the fight to end gun violence—especially Black
women. These mothers of the movement built the foundations that our work
to save lives is now built upon. It's a rich history of activists who
believed that a better, safer future was possible.

As the first Black woman to be the mayor of the City of St. Louis, I'm
honored to carry their work forward as a co-chair of Mayors Against
Illegal Guns. Joining together with other municipal leaders from across
the country, we're collaborating to end this crisis in our communities.

From my fellow women in elected office to the volunteers of Moms Demand
Action, we've made women's history inseparable from the history of
fighting to end gun violence.

As we begin Women's History Month, join me in carrying that legacy
forward: [ [link removed] ]Add your name to show your support for life-saving gun safety
laws like Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs).

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Our city is still mourning October's mass shooting at Central Visual and
Performing Arts High School. The trauma from this incident and senseless
violence on our streets echoes across generations. While St. Louis leaders
and activists have called for change, certain politicians in the state
legislature refuse to take action to strengthen our horribly weak gun
safety laws or implement policies that could help prevent these tragedies
in the future.

We need strong gun safety laws like Extreme Risk Protection Orders if
we're going to stop this crisis. When implemented and enforced, they
provide a valuable tool to help save lives. By petitioning a court for an
order to temporarily prevent someone in crisis from accessing guns, loved
ones or law enforcement can take action proven to stop gun violence before
it happens.

Having access to Extreme Risk Protection Orders plays a key role in our
fight to end this crisis. [ [link removed] ]Add your name to show your support for these
life-saving laws.

Working to stop gun violence in my city has been hard—but I know the time
for thoughts and prayers is over. As mayors, we must help our communities
prevent this violence and work to heal years of trauma. And as people in
the United States, we must look after one another and keep each other
safe.

Thank you for being a part of this movement, and thank you for helping us
make history.

Tishaura Jones
Mayor of the City of St. Louis
Co-chair of Mayors Against Illegal Guns

P.S. [ [link removed] ]Learn more about Mayors Against Illegal Guns. And if you're a
mayor, [ [link removed] ]sign on to our statement of principles and join us in our
life-saving work.


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