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Honorable Mayor Adrian O. Mapp

The State of the City Address 2017 by Honorable Mayor Adrian O. Mapp highlights the reduction in violent and non-violent crimes, as well as the overall crime rate. The address also discusses the accomplishments in the administration and finance department, including reduced audit findings and improved credit rating. It further emphasizes the various community services provided by Plainfield, such as emergency food and financial assistance, housing support, and recreational programs.

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Honorable Mayor Adrian O. Mapp

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  1. State of the City Address 2017 Honorable MayorAdrian O. Mapp

  2. Crime Statistics – Violent Crime 2013 =427 incidents of violent crime - population 50,433 2015 = 330 incidents of violent crime - population 51,132 23% reduction in violent crime 2016 = 301 incidents of violent crime 2013 through end of 2016 - violent crime reduced by 30%

  3. Crime Statistics – Non Violent Crime 2013 = 1290 non violent crime incidents 2016 = 953 non violent crime incidents 26 % reduction in non violent crime between 2013 and 2016

  4. Crime Statistics – Overall Crime 2013 = 1669 incidents 2016 = 1255 incidents 25% reduction in overall crime between 2013 and 2016 Overall crime was reduced by 16% in 2016 in comparison to 2015

  5. Administrationand Finance • Reduced audit findings by 75% • Received 2016 Moody’s Investment Grade (MIG1) rating of 1, which reflects strong fundamental credit quality with excellent liquidity.

  6. Administrationand Finance • Achieved a tax collection rate of 96.82%* • Generated a surplus of $5.6 Million for 2016. • Generated $4,348,286.00 in grant revenues in 2016. • Property values have increased by an outstanding 8.01%...

  7. Administration and FinancePlainfield Action Services • Employed 180 youth and 20 adults for the summer. • Provided services for over 4600 families • Emergency food assistance for 3200 families. • Emergency financial support for 300 families. • Housing assistance for 315 families.

  8. CONT’D • Temporary shelter for 80 families. • 400 book bags provided to our school children. • Emergency legal services for 225families. • Provided over 175 coats.

  9. Division of Recreation • Memorial Day Pool Opening, • Community Outdoor Movie Nights, • Independence Day Celebration: Parade, Concert and Fireworks, • National Night Out, • Trunk or Treat and Doggie Howl, • Holiday Lights and Santa Toy distribution • 16thAnnual Kwanza Celebration

  10. Division of Recreation • Over 80 programs for our community in 2016 • Parks scheduled for 130 hours of private and community programs. • Youth and Adult sports leagues 1,392 hours of field use. • 118 youth received free swim lessons at outdoor facilities. • 3 pools open for a combined total of 82 hours • 545 youth participated in Water Safety Presentations.

  11. List of REC Programs Offered in 2016

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