The families of people such as Matthew Carrington, Shaun Summa, Brett Olson, Carly Callaghan, and Mason Sumnicht never thought that Chico was a dangerous place, but it is now all too obvious that an insidious culture of intoxication is showing its effects. As a person with deep roots to this community, I am in full support of the city's efforts to bring peace to these families and see to it that Chico State students are just as much a part of this community as anyone else.
The city of Chico should represent safety and security for everyone from kindergartners to doctorate students (including my family and yours), but we can only achieve that if those few people committing crimes in our city are held directly responsible for their actions. This is where a Community Court steps in.
Please read the following letter sent to officials at City Hall on March 17, 2013. With your support, a Chico Community Court could become a reality in 2013. Please comment on this post or email me at schuyler.bagwell@gmail.com to demonstrate your support for a pilot project in Chico!
"Dear Mayor Goloff, members of the council, and distinguished community leaders,
