Leaders to Highlight Efforts to Prevent Gun Violence in San Diego County Region
WHAT: Press Conference
WHY: Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, in partnership with San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention and others, has fought to introduce new County policies, hold gun manufacturers accountable and more to reduce gun violence in San Diego County. During the press conference, participants will highlight the actions taken to prevent gun violence and success achieved, as well as the upcoming Wear Orange Initiative (June 7-9) taking place in San Diego County and across the nation. Also, a proclamation will be presented to San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention. To commemorate the annual Wear Orange weekend, which honors survivors and builds community with those working to end gun violence, the County Administration Center will be illuminated orange on Friday, June 7.
WHEN: Monday, June 3, 2024, 11 a.m. (please arrive at 10:45 a.m.)
WHERE: County Administration Center
1600 Pacific Hwy. San Diego, CA 92101
Board of Supervisors Chambers, 3rd Floor
WHO:
- Terra Lawson-Remer, Supervisor, County of San Diego
- Therese Hymer, President, San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention
- Adam Skaggs, GIFFORDS Law Center’s Chief Counsel + Vice President
- Stephan Abrams, Youth Advocate, Team Enough National Chapter Coordinator
- Members of San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention and other gun violence prevention
- organizations as well as interested San Diego County citizens
VISUALS: Proclamation presentation; members wearing orange t-shirts
PARKING: Underground Garage on Ash Street between Pacific Hwy. & Harbor Drive
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Media Contacts: James Canning, 619-372-7988, James.Canning@sdcounty.ca.gov or Ron Marcus, 858-212-1320, rmarcus@sd4gvp.org