Fred Louis: Residents throwing bricks at police is a symptom of the problem

Fred Louis has seen his share of troubles in the last six months, but he’s still running for Mayor of Monroe and pleads for a more compassionate, sensitive city that can feel the pressure, pain, and problems of its citizens.

   Louis recently won his personal fight with COVID-19 after being hospitalized and released as a COVID victim. However, he had to struggle with the death of both parents and a brother whose lives were claimed by the disease, and a sister who was infected but recovered.

   He said he is continuing his mayoral campaign because he believes that the generation is changing and he wants to make himself a part of the new generation of kinder, gentler leaders who have a higher level of sensitivity to the personal needs of its citizens.

One area of Louis’ concern is police/community relations.

    “I believe we can do better,” said Louis reflecting on the violence and anger being expressed by p…

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