Right now, Washington stands at a crossroads. For years, our state has been a national leader in gun violence prevention, proving that evidence-based, community-led strategies save lives. But a new budget proposal threatens to dismantle that very foundation.
Governor Ferguson’s proposed supplemental budget includes a 50% cut to the Office of Firearm Safety & Violence Prevention (OFSVP). This isn’t just an administrative reduction; it is a retreat from our commitment to public safety.
If these cuts move forward, lifesaving programs will be eliminated entirely including community violence intervention, safe storage & suicide prevention, and credible messenger programs.
Gun violence is a major driver of our state’s fiscal challenges, costing Washington taxpayers $171 million every year. Cutting prevention doesn’t save money, it just shifts the bill to our hospitals, schools, and emergency responders.
We cannot afford to go backward. Will you send a letter to your legislators right now and urge them to restore full funding for the OFSVP?
Washington has built a lifesaving infrastructure that other states envy. Let’s make sure our leaders protect it.
Thank you for standing with us,
The Alliance for Gun Responsibility Team
ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY
P.O. Box 4187 Seattle, WA 98194