Summary
The council renewed Ricky Pickens Jr.'s contract for gang violence interruption at $440,201 a year after a stream of supporters — including a gunshot survivor, pastors, and former NAACP leaders — credited the team with driving violence down 82%. Some speakers urged the city to also fund complementary youth programs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
$440,201 annually for three years, plus a $120,000 General Fund increase for FY 2026.
Residents in neighborhoods affected by gang violence, and young people receiving outreach and school support.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Meeting: - May 18, 2026
The council recognized Gun Violence Awareness Day (June 5) and Orange Weekend, with the police department reporting 297 firearms seized in 2025 and free gun locks available.
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - May 18, 2026
The council recognized Gun Violence Awareness Day (June 5) and Wear Orange Weekend, heard from Pastor Kerwin Manning and police on firearm seizures and free gun locks.
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - May 4, 2026
The council renewed Ricky Pickens Jr.'s contract at $440,201 a year after a string of powerful testimonials — a gunshot survivor, pastors, and the former NAACP president crediting the program with an 82% drop in violence. Some speakers asked the city to also fund complementary programs.
City Council Meeting: - May 4, 2026
The council renewed Ricky Pickens Jr.'s contract for gang violence interruption at $440,201 a year after a stream of supporters — including a gunshot survivor, pastors, and former NAACP leaders — credited the team with driving violence down 82%. Some speakers urged the city to also fund complementary youth programs.
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