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Kent Higher Education Coalition urges caution on proposed surveillance cameras, praises council delay
Summary
Representatives of the Kent Higher Education Coalition asked the Kent City Council to delay adopting surveillance cameras citywide and urged the council to prioritize residents’ privacy, citing concerns about data storage, tracking and potential misuse of data.
Members of the Kent Higher Education Coalition told Kent City Council on May 19, 2025 that the group supports the council’s decision to delay a vote on proposed surveillance cameras and urged continued public engagement before any policy is adopted.
Gina Vargheba, speaking for the coalition, said the group — which she described as “a community of individuals who live, work, and study in Kent” — appreciated…
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