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Residents press council over nighttime sidewalk and driveway‑apron citations; mayor and manager say police enforcement follows state law
Summary
Several residents complained at public comment about citations for blocking sidewalks and overhanging driveway aprons, asking council to prioritize patrol work like theft and speeding. City officials said citation activity reflects enforcement of state and local law and that council cannot legally instruct police to ignore certain state offenses.
Multiple residents addressed the City Council during the public comment period on Sept. 2 about recent citations issued for blocking sidewalks and for cars overhanging driveway aprons. Speakers described receiving citations late at night and said the enforcement was damaging police–community relations. They asked the council to provide clearer policing priorities and to consider an online citizen poll on enforcement priorities.
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