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Public commenters urge support for unions, traffic enforcement and new noise rules
Summary
During public comment at the Jan. 7 meeting, speakers urged council support for public-safety staffing, union pay, traffic enforcement cameras, a new noise ordinance and formation of a citizens advisory panel for selecting a police chief.
Two members of the public addressed the council during the public-comment period with calls on public-safety staffing, municipal services and enforcement.
Mario Malik of 53 Chester Street urged the council to support the Lawrence Police Officers Union, Department of Public Works employees, the inspection department and Lawrence Public Schools staff. Malik said the city should hire more…
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