District 8: Need for progress drives southernmost sector
to bring a grocery store at the RedBird redeveloping mall site.
“We have a lot of potential in our district, but people need the means and low barriers to get there,” said Peters, 29. “Without it, the disparities we all see will continue, and we’ll never catch up to other areas of the city.” “Crime is often a symptom of our community’s needs not being met,” Peters said. “Yes, we need the police. But we also need to put more funds in jobs, training, education and other approaches that aren’t police focused.”
“People don’t feel like they’re part of the process,” said Brenham. “I really think you have to make everybody feel like you’re working with them and for them, not just that you’re working.”
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