Akon

Last week, music superstar Akon appeared with City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Jeff Tkazyik in an effort to persuade a group of 50 young adults that resorting to gun violence is never the answer -- a message that is increasingly important given the unsettling rise of gun violence within the city. I think this is a very good idea, but I would like to see more than 50 people exposed to the discussion.

Akon is supposed to be returning to the area for more service in a few months, and I think it would be very beneficial if more people allowed to participate. Could the talk be opened up to the public and held at the Bardavon? I think its definitely an idea worth considering.