“Ban assault weapons now;” Dayton Mayor reacts to State of the Union address
Tuesday night the State of the Union took place with President Biden’s plans for the year.
Dayton Mayor Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr. shared his thoughts about the address on Twitter during the event.
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At 9:40 p.m., Mims shared this plane from the Biden administration:
Over the last two years, @POTUS has delivered for communities across America, including Dayton. Through the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bispartisan Infrastructure Law & ARPA dollars directed to cities, we are #BuildingBackBetter. #SOTU23 pic.twitter.com/1GH06SzEFV
— Mayor Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr. (@MayorMims) February 8, 2023
Mims recounted his teaching history in public schools by saying, “I understand firsthand the great responsibility of educating our youth.”
As a former public school teacher, I understand firsthand the great responsibility of educating our youth. @POTUS is right — give public school teachers a raise!! #SOTU23
— Mayor Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr. (@MayorMims) February 8, 2023
Following Bidens comments about assault weapons, Mims echoed the president’s idea by pushing for a ban saying, “Ban assault weapons now - for the victims of the Oregon District mass shooting and every life lost to senseless violence.”
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Ban assault weapons now — for the victims of the Oregon District mass shooting and every life lost to senseless violence. #SOTU23
— Mayor Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr. (@MayorMims) February 8, 2023
Mims referenced former Mayor Nan Whaley by saying, “Dayton led the way on community police reform under former Mayor [Nan Whaley], but it’s clear we still need national police reform.”
Dayton led the way on community police reform under former Mayor @nanwhaley but it’s clear we still need national police reform. Congress must pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act without delay! #SOTU23
— Mayor Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr. (@MayorMims) February 8, 2023
After the State of the Union address, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders shared the Republican response to Biden’s remarks.
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Sanders addressed the Republican culture war issues and reportedly accused Biden of going after “woke fantasies,” according to The Associated Press.
On Wednesday, February 8, Mims and retired journalist Marsha Bonhart will have an interview in front of an audience to discuss the City of Dayton’s accomplishments and plans moving forward.
This State of the City address will be held at the Dayton Metro Library.
