On Monday, July 22, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in the Fourth Council District on the steps of the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, our Councilmember Monica Montgomery is inviting you to stand with her and over twenty community organizations to launch “The Peace Movement: Let’s Live, Let’s Love.”
Speakers:
- Councilmember Monica Montgomery, Chair of the Committee on Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods (PSLN)
- Councilmember Vivian Moreno, PSLN Committee Member
- Chief of Police David Nisleit
- Bishop Cornelius Bowser, Co-Founder of the Community Assistance Support Team (CAST)
- Scott Drury, CEO, San Diego Gas & Electric
- Geneviéve L. Jones-Wright, Esq. Legal Director, PANA
- Community members
As one of the safest large cities in the nation, San Diego has seen a recent rash of violence across our communities citywide, and we are compelled to take action. It is imperative that we take a proactive and holistic approach to mitigate such violence and ensure that all of our communities are safe.
The Peace Movement includes both short & long-term goals. In addition, there will be practical steps for community members to implement in our communities, an art project on designated SDG&E utility boxes and ongoing outreach including town halls and healing circles.
Ultimately, the goals of the movement are to realize a reduction in violence as we work together to promote unity, healing, and peace; foster improved community and police relationships; and improve our overall quality of life.
Please RSVP by COB on Friday, July 19, 2019, to StoreyP@sandiego.gov to ensure an accurate count.
