Washington, D.C. Mayor Bowser and Oakland Mayor Thao are both defending their cities after backlash from local business owners and residents over a surge in crime.
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser and Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao are both defending their cities amid a surge in crime that has caused a backlash with business owners and local residents. Bowser told Axios in an interview that while Washington 'had a tough year last year' in terms of crime, she still urged onlookers not to be harsh on the nation's capital.
The mayor pointed to what she described as progress: She said the area has seen decreases in auto burglaries, theft and robberies in recent months,' the outlet reported. 'We are demonstrating that when you invest in our community, you will see real change,' Council Member Treva Reid said. 'We still have a lot of work in front of us, and we will continue to do more,' Thao said.
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