Congressman DeSaulnier Highlights “Not Here” Gun Violence Prevention Initiative at Contra Costa County Legislative Reception

Walnut Creek, CA — Congressman DeSaulnier highlighted his multi-pronged “Not Here” gun violence prevention initiative to help local communities implement successful evidence-based solutions to firearm violence at the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors’ Legislative Delegation Reception in Martinez. 

“While Republicans in Congress have been blocking federal legislation to address the gun violence epidemic for far too long, local and state officials have stepped up and made Californians safer and less likely to be the victims of gun-related crimes,” saidRep. Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10). “The “Not Here” initiative builds on the successes implemented by health services, police departments, and community-based organizations in Contra Costa and across California to help localities around the countries enact these evidence-based policies more widely. I am proud that our community has been a trailblazer on this front, and we must share the keys to our progress so that all Americans are safe from gun violence regardless of what state they live in.”

In addition to discussing his gun violence prevention work, Congressman DeSaulnier also joined leaders from the County and California state legislature in underscoring the threats to CA-10 residents passed in the Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill, including deep cuts to Medicaid services.