McNamara proposes "Ceasefire Initiative"

This from the Joe McNamara for Toledo City Council campaign:

Democrat Joe McNamara Proposes "Ceasefire Initiative" To Confront Gang Problem

City council candidate calls for appointment of “Gang Czar” to lead coordinated intervention and prevention efforts, reiterates need to put more police on the street
Toledo, OH – Democrat Joe McNamara will hold a press conference today, Thursday, October 12, at 1 PM in front of the Public Safety Building in downtown Toledo to announce his “Ceasefire Initiative,” a series of steps the city can take to stem the growth of gangs, reclaim our neighborhoods, and empower young people.

Central to McNamara’s proposal is his call for the appointment of a city “Gang Czar” to coordinate existing community efforts relating to gang intervention and youth crime prevention. Additionally, he is calling for taking tangible steps to strengthen the city’s Blockwatch program, for putting more police on the street, and for developing a Youth Master Plan for the city of Toledo.

“It’s time for a ceasefire,” says McNamara. “We need to aggressively confront Toledo’s gang problem and provide youth with positive alternatives.”