TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As we commemorate Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, Mike Jette, Candidate for Pima County Attorney, reaffirms his dedication to addressing the issues facing the African American community. “I have engaged in meaningful dialogue with African American civic and business leaders, participated in a town hall meeting with community leaders, and consulted privately with numerous justice reform activists and victims. I am committed to measurable reform,” Jette stated.
Mike pledges to:
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Support Community Violence Interrupters: Empower communities to take greater control in policing themselves by backing initiatives that utilize community violence interrupters.
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Establish a Community Advisory Board: Form a board comprised of members from all sectors of the community to discuss cases, detention, and treatment practices with him directly.
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Advance a Plan to End Cash Bail: Implement a concrete plan to eliminate cash bail, modeled after successful federal programs.
- Fight Against Social Equity Abuses: Combat the social equity abuses that have cost people of color and socio-economically disadvantaged neighborhoods over $200 million.
Mike aims to support and collaborate with community and grassroots organizations to build safer communities, prevent crime, and implement meaningful criminal justice reform.
By working together, Mike believes we can create lasting change and foster an equitable and prosperous society for all.
For more information about Mike Jette and his campaign for Pima County Attorney, visit mikejette.com and follow him on social media for the latest updates and discussions on his vision for Pima County.
