January 16, 2024
City Council
DATE: January 16, 2024
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Vice Mayor McLaughlin, Councilmember Jimenez, and
Mayor Martinez
Subject:
Proclamation Honoring Successful Collaboration in the
Reduction of Homicides
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
In January of 2009, a proclamation was presented to
acknowledge the homicide reduction at that point in time
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Richmond has seen a sharp reduction in homicides over
the past decades, recording only eight homicides in 2023 (from a high of 61 in 1991). It is important we honor this collaborative achievement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: PROCLAMATION honoring Richmond’s successful collaboration in the reduction of homicides – Vice Mayor McLaughlin, Councilmember Jimenez and Mayor
Martinez (510-620-6861).
DISCUSSION:
The City of Richmond, in a collaborative effort, has made significant reductions in homicides over recent decades. This past year (2023), there were only eight (8) homicides in the City of Richmond which is a major reduction from the recorded high of AGENDA
REPORT
January 16, 2024
61 homicides in 1991. Our reductions in year 2023 represent a nearly 64 percent decrease in the number of homicides going back three years: year 2020 (n=22), year 2021(n=18), and year 2022 (n=18).
Many City Departments and Divisions, Commissions, Boards, Task Forces, non-profits and community groups participated in bringing about this reduction of homicides by collaboratively working to create a more empowered and peaceful Richmond.
This proclamation honors this successful collaboration and recommits us to continue fighting for the life and safety of all our residents. It also urges all City employees, all residents, all businesses, all neighborhoods and community organizations, to continue to expand our common efforts against violent crime and all crime as we work together in all ways possible to further our shared values of peace and prosperity in Richmond.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Proclamation