Resolution to rally cities against gangs gets nod from Senate committee

SALT LAKE CITY — Senate Minority Whip Karen Mayne's resolution SCR12, which encourages local governments and community groups to work together to reduce gang violence, received a favorable nod from the Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee Wednesday.The resolution calls for a comprehensive approach including, "research-based interventions" to counteract increasing gang activity and recruitment in Utah."This is a real problem," Mayne, D-West Valley City, said, observi