Alexandria City Council Unanimously Approves Ordinance to Receive Federal Grants for Crime Reduction from Shreveport

Alexandria City Council discusses federal funds received from Shreveport

ALEXANDRIA, La. (HERE NEWS) – The City of Alexandria hosted its regular city council meeting on March 5 with a new motion on the agenda. Item #7 on the agenda discussed the introduction of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into grant agreements and subsequent agreements with the City of Shreveport to receive federal funds under the Project Safe Neighborhood grant. The grants are designed to address violent crime in cities and towns across the country and enhance community safety. The vote on this was unanimous in approval.