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Poughkeepsie resident criticizes draft local law requiring in-person prior written notice for alleged defects
Summary
A public hearing in Poughkeepsie on a proposed local law to amend the city administrative code sections 15.02 and 15.03 drew a sharply critical public comment on the measure’s requirement that prior written notice of an alleged defect be delivered as a hard copy in person.
A public hearing in Poughkeepsie on a proposed local law to amend the city administrative code sections 15.02 and 15.03 drew a sharply critical public comment on the measure’s requirement that prior written notice of an alleged defect be delivered as a hard copy in person.
Laurie Sandow, a resident of South Grama Avenue, told the Common Council the proposal would shift the burden of reporting defects onto ordinary residents and visitors. "Tonight's public hearing regarding a proposed resolution to require prior written notice is an insult to any resident or traveler through the city of Poughkeepsie," Sandow said. "Here we have a city that regularly fails to maintain, repair, and provide safe streets, highways, sidewalks, and more."
Sandow said the draft…
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