Why did you attend the neighborhood watch meeting?
Denise Acevedo
Independence
“Having small children, I’m really concerned with their safety and taking walks with our dogs. I want to feel safe in my neighborhood. I emphasize ‘my’ neighborhood. Too many things are happening.”
Derwin “Doc” Webb
Independence
“Just to be more involved in my neighborhood and community, as I wish more adults would.”
Andriana Martinez
Independence
“Because I want to unite our local businesses to support our community. I want to give the little guys a voice.” (Martinez leads the Three Trails Community Connection, which promotes small businesses to keep local money local.)