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Edgewood council adopts school‑zone camera ordinance after residents and council debate effectiveness and rollout
Summary
On Jan. 14, 2025, the Edgewood City Council adopted an ordinance to align the citys school‑zone camera program with recent state law changes. Councilmembers and residents debated the programs effectiveness, community outreach and privacy implications; staff and the police chief will return with more data at a March meeting.
The Edgewood City Council on Jan. 14, 2025, voted to adopt an ordinance updating the citys school‑zone camera program to reflect recent state law changes and to clarify how revenue and operations are handled. The motion was moved by Councilmember Pasarowski and seconded by Councilmember Southard; the council approved the measure by voice vote (counts not specified).
The ordinance, described to the council by Assistant City Administrator Rachel Pitzel, updates language to ensure consistency with recent state changes, lays out procedures for handling traffic infractions, and specifies how program revenue will be used and reported. City Attorney Maylee, who assisted drafting the ordinance, attended the meeting.
Councilmembers said the ordinance is largely housekeeping but raised questions about the programs rollout and long‑term effectiveness. Councilmember Pasarowski said the cameras,…
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