Resident Urges Mayor to "Lead by Example" and Boost Ordinance Fines

Sep 28, 2026

During public comment Gary Trott urged Mayor James M. Evans to model compliance with city ordinances and proposed raising fines for ordinance violations up to $2,000.

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During the public-comment period at the Sept. 28 council meeting, resident Gary Trott urged the mayor to "lead by example following the ordinances" and suggested increasing fines for ordinance violations "up to $2000." The comment was made during the open-comment portion of the meeting and was presented directly to the council for its consideration.

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