# Rethinking Safety in Our Cities

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Podcast: [Citizen Watchdog with Todd Zinser](https://stenobird.com/podcast/citizen-watchdog-with-todd-zinser-7203605)
Published: 2025-09-15T08:27:16+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1242

## Resource

City Hall's reluctance to invest in public safety is jeopardizing our city's future. With a staggering $5.42 million supplemental appropriation now on the table due to a tragic crime incident, we critically examine the city council's approach to safety investments and their over-reliance on crime statistics. Our discussion doesn't stop there; we also shed light on our pursuit of transparency, revealing significant gaps in documentation related to Iris Rowley’s consulting contracts with the city. This episode provides a thorough examination of urban public safety policies, questioning the prevalent narrative that simply addressing societal roots can curb crime.

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