Mayor Lucas to Introduce Gun Ordinance

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MEDIA ALERT
October 23, 2019
For Immediate Release

Mayor Lucas to Introduce his Most Recent Gun Ordinance at Domestic Violence Shelter

Kansas City, Mo, October 23, 2019 – The media is invited to a press conference on Wednesday, October 30th, 9:00AM  at Rose Brooks Center. Mayor Quinton Lucas will announce a new gun ordinance that will be introduced later the same day. The ordinance aims to keep guns out of the hands of individuals convicted of the crime of domestic violence.

At the Press Conference, also hear from Rose Brooks Center’s Blueprint for Safety Coordinator, Annie Struby and Board President, Phil Greenfield. Nearly half of the individuals who seek help from Rose Brooks Center are impacted by gun violence.

** All media must RSVP before attending **
RSVP to Mayor’s Office, Morgan Said at Morgan.Said@kcmo.org 
** A guest list is required **
Location: Rose Brooks Center
Press Conference: 9:00AM to 9:20AM
Interviews: 9:20AM
Speakers:
  • Mayor Quinton Lucas
  • Phil Greenfield, Rose Brooks Center Board President
  • Annie Struby, Rose Brooks Center’s Blueprint for Safety Coordinator
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About Rose Brooks Center

Rose Brooks Center offers domestic violence services and programming in the Kansas City Metro area and beyond. While hundreds of individuals and pets find safety in emergency shelter, thousands more are served outside of shelter through groundbreaking community programs. Rose Brooks Center has been providing services to individuals and families since 1978. www.rosebrooks.org.

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