The Revs. Jackie Utley and Eric Fink with faith-based group MORE Justice said they were cautiously optimistic based on the mayor’s proposal. “We’re excited that at least something positive may be happening,” Fink said.

The said the office will work to be a “central place” for a partnership between the Columbia Police Department and gun violence non-profits. “Really to be the quarterback,” he said. MORE Justice leaders Rev. Carey Grady and Reverend Deacon Dianna Deaderick expressed cautious optimism. “I think we’re always optimistic and excited about any time our elected officials take gun violence seriously, and really we’re just waiting to see what the Mayor will state and unfold [Tuesday],” Grady said.

Conversations about the affordable housing crisis here in Columbia. A podcast with two organizers from MORE Justice Columbia, Co-President Reverend Jackie Utley and Lead Organizer Lizzy Van Harn.