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Resident says increased police presence reduced reckless driving; councilors encourage better public outreach
Summary
A resident told the Jan. 6 New London City Council that stepped-up enforcement reduced reckless driving on major avenues; council members acknowledged the report and discussed better public communication channels.
At the Jan. 6 New London City Council meeting, resident William Kimball told the council that increased police enforcement on major avenues had reduced reckless driving since he last spoke with the council.
"People are being pulled over and given warnings or citations, and I personally noticed at a less bad driving," Kimball said, adding that he appreciated seeing a visible response after raising the issue previously.
Kimball urged more proactive, transparent communication when city agencies respond to public concerns. "If the mayor or anyone had made a public statement, the chief of police on social media or as a PSA... we're noticing a big problem on our streets with driving, and this is what we're gonna do about it," he said, noting that clearer public messages might reduce repeat complaints.
Councilors and the council president acknowledged Kimball's comments and thanked him for returning to report progress. Council members said the administration reserves the right to choose when and how to respond to public comment but expressed appreciation that enforcement activity had been visible in the neighborhoods Kimball described.
No formal policy changes or votes on traffic enforcement were taken at the meeting; the exchange was recorded during the public comment period and followed by brief council recognition.
