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Lake Oswego council enacts 20 mph residential speed ordinance after public safety debate; 5-2 vote
Summary
After public comment and a heated council debate over enforcement and cost, the Lake Oswego City Council voted 5-2 on Sept. 2 to enact Ordinance 2966, lowering the speed limit on local residential streets to 20 miles per hour.
The Lake Oswego City Council voted 5-2 on Sept. 2 to adopt Ordinance 2966, lowering the posted speed limit on local residential streets to 20 miles per hour. The motion to enact the ordinance was made by Councilor Ali Afghan and seconded by Councilor Verdict; Mayor Buck, Councilors Corrigan, Afghan, Maboop and Burdick voted yes, and Councilors Raff and Wendland voted no.
The change follows a period of public comment and council discussion about safety, enforcement and cost. Residents and advocacy groups urged the council to approve the measure as a safety improvement; opponents and some council members questioned the timing and the city’s capacity to enforce a lower limit and whether the $200,000 estimated implementation cost is justified.
Supporters pointed to neighborhood safety and pedestrian comfort. Chris…
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