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Adams advocates for community involvement and responsible bystander behavior, criticizing the trend of residents filming crimes instead of intervening, and underscores the importance of collective action to uphold public safety.
Challenges in Passing Legislation: Political Hurdles
The mayor discusses the difficulties faced in implementing policies due to the city council's ideological leanings. He cites specific instances where legislative roadblocks impeded vital initiatives, including:
The "Stop and Frisk" reforms that limited police searches and arrests.
Housing programs, such as the city's "Yes in My Backyard" initiative, which faced opposition, leading to the loss of thousands of affordable units.