Apr. 25, 2024 By Anthony Medina
Queens Council Member Robert Holden has introduced a series of bills that aim to impose tougher penalties on lawbreakers and provide law enforcement with additional tools to make arrests.
Holden, who serves as chair of the Veterans Committee in the city council and co-chair of the Common Sense Caucus, has introduced similar legislation in recent years. However, he is redoubling his efforts, saying that he remains concerned about public safety and wants to address quality-of-life issues.
“The primary job of a Council Member is to prioritize improving public safety and quality of life and giving our police the tools to do so,” Holden said earlier this month. “These bills are critical steps towards achieving that goal, addressing a wide range of issues that directly impact the well-being of our citizens.”