Anthony Smith

Anthony Smith is the executive director at Cities United, a national network of 130 mayors, committed to creating safe, healthy and hopeful communities for young Black men and boys, and their families.

Are Cities Willing to Cut Police Spending and Invest in Community Violence Prevention?

Commentary

Are Cities Willing to Cut Police Spending and Invest in Community Violence Prevention?

We know that a public health approach can reduce gun violence. With budgets tight, funding those programs will take divesting from law enforcement.

Anthony Smith and Rachel Davis