Safe Cities, Safe Florida

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Mayor Susan Haynie on Florida League Initiative

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Sep 07, 2016

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With the rise of instances of gun violence around the country, public safety is becoming a prominent issue for many concerned citizens. Newly elected President of the Florida League of Cities, City of Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie, joins us on this edition of Comcast Newsmakers to discuss her President's initiative which would bring increased safety measures?to Florida cities.

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