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Council approves removal and relocation of Ruggles Avenue speed camera after contested debate
Summary
The Newport City Council voted to remove the speed camera on Ruggles Avenue and offer it for relocation to Admiral Kalfas Boulevard, approving an amended resolution after debate over community notification, vendor costs and contractual obligations.
The Newport City Council voted on an amended resolution to remove the speed camera on Ruggles Avenue and pursue relocating it to Admiral Kalfas Boulevard, with the amendment passing 4–3 and the amended resolution later approved by the council.
Councilors debated whether the device should be kept in place while community meetings proceed, or removed immediately and repurposed. Councilor Ellen Pinnock introduced a resolution asking that the camera remain in place and not be activated until community meetings were held; an amendment offered by Councilor Penick sought removal and relocation of the camera to Admiral Kalfas Boulevard and passed…
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