66 Times - And Response

  • Monday, October 2, 2023

Sixty six times? Sixty six times? Sixty Six TIMES? SIXTY SIX TIMES you’ve been arrested?

I’m shaking my head in disbelief and saying prayers for those affected.

Richard Cole

* * *

Unacceptable. Intolerable. And Anger. 

Politicians: This is what we want to hear from you.  No minimizing.  No excuses.  

Our city is beginning to earn the wrong reputation. Because there is a problem. Charles Perry you are right.  Richard Cole you are right.  

We expect leadership, accountability and results.  That’s what we want to see and hear.  

Amy Walker Coleman 

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