In her first step as mayor, @hobokenemily.bsky.social announced that she joined #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns, a coalition of mayors in cities across the country who are implementing innovative solutions to reduce gun violence locally and save lives.
January 16, 2026 at 7:26 PM
In her first step as mayor, @hobokenemily.bsky.social announced that she joined #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns, a coalition of mayors in cities across the country who are implementing innovative solutions to reduce gun violence locally and save lives.
Under #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns co-chair Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s leadership, Baltimore has seen a historic drop in homicides. This life-saving progress is no coincidence: It’s a direct result of what can happen when our elected leaders treat gun violence like the public health crisis it is.
Baltimore has cut homicides by almost 60 percent in five years
The number of people killed in Baltimore plummeted to a nearly 50-year low of 133 in 2025.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Under #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns co-chair Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s leadership, Baltimore has seen a historic drop in homicides. This life-saving progress is no coincidence: It’s a direct result of what can happen when our elected leaders treat gun violence like the public health crisis it is.
Today, in partnership with members of #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns, we released our Crime Gun Recovery Report.
Just four gun manufacturers—Glock, Taurus, Smith & Wesson, and Ruger—produced over half of all guns recovered in crimes in 2024, despite the existence of 6,000+ manufacturers nationwide.
Just four gun manufacturers—Glock, Taurus, Smith & Wesson, and Ruger—produced over half of all guns recovered in crimes in 2024, despite the existence of 6,000+ manufacturers nationwide.
Thousands of guns are found at crime scenes. What do they tell us?
A report from the advocacy group Everytown For Gun Safety analyzed data from local police departments on nearly 350,000 guns used in crimes from 2020 to 2024, including where they came from.
www.npr.org
December 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Today, in partnership with members of #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns, we released our Crime Gun Recovery Report.
Just four gun manufacturers—Glock, Taurus, Smith & Wesson, and Ruger—produced over half of all guns recovered in crimes in 2024, despite the existence of 6,000+ manufacturers nationwide.
Just four gun manufacturers—Glock, Taurus, Smith & Wesson, and Ruger—produced over half of all guns recovered in crimes in 2024, despite the existence of 6,000+ manufacturers nationwide.
We wear orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day to honor lives lost and demand a safer future. In Alexandria, we know this is a public health crisis. As your Mayor, I’ve joined #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns to push for action. #WearOrange #EndGunViolence
June 7, 2025 at 1:31 AM
We wear orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day to honor lives lost and demand a safer future. In Alexandria, we know this is a public health crisis. As your Mayor, I’ve joined #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns to push for action. #WearOrange #EndGunViolence
According to LAPD data, Los Angeles saw an overall reduction in violent crime last year.
Mayor Karen Bass, a member of #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns, attributes this life-saving progress to the critical work of community-based violence intervention organizations.
Mayor Karen Bass, a member of #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns, attributes this life-saving progress to the critical work of community-based violence intervention organizations.
Los Angeles Daily News: Mayor Karen Bass says community programs helped reduce violence in Los Angeles — Democratic Mayors
JOSE HERRERA, Los Angeles Daily News A day after the Los Angeles Police Department reported an overall reduction in violent crimes in 2024 , city officials on Tuesday, March 18 highlighted what…
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April 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
According to LAPD data, Los Angeles saw an overall reduction in violent crime last year.
Mayor Karen Bass, a member of #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns, attributes this life-saving progress to the critical work of community-based violence intervention organizations.
Mayor Karen Bass, a member of #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns, attributes this life-saving progress to the critical work of community-based violence intervention organizations.
We’re excited to endorse #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns members Paige Cognetti, Ed Gainey, and Matthew Tuerk for re-election in Pennsylvania. Their commitment to preventing gun violence in their communities has saved lives.
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Mayors Cognetti, Gainey, and Tuerk for Re-Election in Pennsylvania
NEW YORK – Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its endorsement of Mayors Against Illegal Guns members Paige Cognetti, Ed Gainey, and Matthew Tuerk for re-election in Pennsylvania. …
www.everytown.org
May 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We’re excited to endorse #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns members Paige Cognetti, Ed Gainey, and Matthew Tuerk for re-election in Pennsylvania. Their commitment to preventing gun violence in their communities has saved lives.
Our Michigan volunteers are ready to help re-elect Mayor Andy Schor, who puts survivors first, invests in proven, community-based solutions, and shows up every day to fight for the safety of our communities. #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Mayors Against Illegal Guns Co-Chair Andy Schor for Re-Election
NEW YORK – Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its endorsement of Mayors Against Illegal Guns Co-Chair Mayor Andy Schor for re-election in Lansing, Michigan. “City leaders like …
www.everytown.org
June 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Our Michigan volunteers are ready to help re-elect Mayor Andy Schor, who puts survivors first, invests in proven, community-based solutions, and shows up every day to fight for the safety of our communities. #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns
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“While Donald Trump makes our communities less safe and tries to undermine our cities, we will never stop fighting to protect them and move them forward. Because that’s what mayors do: We get things done.” - @justinmbibb.bsky.social, Mayor of Cleveland and #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns co-chair
The crime rate is falling in spite of Trump — and because of Democratic mayors like me
Instead of working to reduce crime, Trump and Republicans in Washington have pushed unprecedented cuts to important programs.
www.msnbc.com
August 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“While Donald Trump makes our communities less safe and tries to undermine our cities, we will never stop fighting to protect them and move them forward. Because that’s what mayors do: We get things done.” - @justinmbibb.bsky.social, Mayor of Cleveland and #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns co-chair
Last week, we joined #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns Co-Chair Mayor Justin Bibb @clemayorsoffice.bsky.social, former ATF Director Steve Dettelbach, and leaders from across the Midwest for a summit on holding the gun industry accountable and implementing proven violence prevention strategies.
April 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Last week, we joined #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns Co-Chair Mayor Justin Bibb @clemayorsoffice.bsky.social, former ATF Director Steve Dettelbach, and leaders from across the Midwest for a summit on holding the gun industry accountable and implementing proven violence prevention strategies.