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On May 9, 2023, CJCC conducted a virtual public meeting via webex on the topic of Combating Neighborhood Blight - An Alternative Public Safety Strategy. District experts discussed the connection between neighborhood blight and crime, as well as challenges and strategies related to maintaining a safe urban environment.