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Brownsville to step up enforcement of downtown car‑washing, solicitation; commissioners weigh ordinance changes and lighting
Summary
City staff and the Brownsville Police Department reported recent enforcement against aggressive car‑washing and solicitation downtown. Commissioners asked staff to return with proposed ordinance amendments, signage, lighting improvements and ongoing updates over the next two meetings.
City staff told the commission at a Feb. 18 workshop item that merchants and downtown visitors have raised repeated safety and quality‑of‑life concerns about people offering car‑washing services on city right‑of‑way and vacant lots.
Allen (city staff) said downtown business owners reported coercive behavior and incidents of catcalling, and flagged water runoff and residue left on sidewalks. Staff said they are currently enforcing Section 86‑7 (sale on street, sidewalks, vacant…
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