Village of Jackson denies residency exemption for applicant with juvenile sexual-assault conviction; board allows reapplication after six months

The Village of Jackson Residency Review Board denied an application from Mr. Carson for a residency exemption Tuesday, voting to deny the request while allowing him to reapply after six months.

Police Chief recommended denial, citing public-safety concern and credibility issues. "I believe he is a danger to our community, and I, I, suggest that you deny his application," the Police Chief told the board during the hearing, referencing a juvenile conviction for the sexual assault of a 7-year-old and subsequent law-enforcement contacts.

The board's decision followed a review of an application and a police investigative report. The board discussed statutory and ordinance-based criteria, including the nature of the offense (listed on the application as occurring on Nov. 21, 2007), the applicant's age at the time (about 16), the absence of current treating practitioners or probation/parole recommendations, and the applicant's…