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Youth violence prevention

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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.

Public comments (6)

SupportiveEli Gomez PerezJun 9, 2026

A Jordan High student who spoke for the One Long Beach Safety Roadmap, saying youth programs provide mentorship and alternatives to violence.

City Council - Jun 9, 2026 · 3:39:21 →
SupportiveJoshua LopezJun 9, 2026

A 13-year-old from Washington Middle School who hears shootings a block from home; asked the city to fund violence prevention programs.

City Council - Jun 9, 2026 · 3:40:55 →
SupportiveJacob CastellanosJun 9, 2026

A 13-year-old who witnessed a fatal shooting at age ten; credited Books and Buckets and asked the city to fund youth violence prevention.

City Council - Jun 9, 2026 · 3:42:28 →
SupportiveIsrael OrnellusJun 9, 2026

A 14-year-old who witnessed a drive-by shooting; said Books and Buckets keeps him out of trouble and asked for funded prevention programs.

City Council - Jun 9, 2026 · 3:36:02 →
SupportiveEdric SalgadoJun 9, 2026

Grew up with gang violence, now mentors a dozen youth through Books and Buckets; asked for more investment in mentorship programs led by people who understand the struggle.

City Council - Jun 9, 2026 · 3:44:19 →
SupportiveEmma LugardoJun 9, 2026

A Long Beach Poly freshman who credited libraries, food banks and the EM3 program; said investments in youth create alternatives to violence.

City Council - Jun 9, 2026 · 3:36:02 →