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Public commenters urge celebration for Olympian Quincy Hall, downtown amenities and changes to harassment law
Summary
During public comment residents urged a city recognition for Quincy Hall, asked for more downtown amenities to retain residents, and recounted a harassment case involving social media that spurred the council to update the municipal harassment ordinance.
Three members of the public addressed the board during the Aug. 13 meeting.
Morris Malloy asked the city to acknowledge Quincy Hall’s recent Olympic achievement with some form of recognition or celebration when plans are finalized, and he raised concerns about park-related neighborhood noise, speeding near a park and residents’ reluctance to call police after adverse responses. The mayor said the city will plan an event once details are confirmed.
Cynthia Dupree, a Raytown resident near Raytown South High School, urged more activity and amenities downtown to keep residents in Raytown instead of traveling to neighboring communities for dining and entertainment.
A third commenter, Tristan, described extended online and text harassment that could not be prosecuted under the city’s existing ordinance because it did not explicitly cover social-media or electronic communications. That personal testimony was cited during the council’s subsequent discussion and adoption of the updated harassment ordinance.
The public-comment items connected directly to subsequent agenda business: the harassment ordinance (item 4) was already on the agenda for update, and the mayor said he would coordinate recognition plans for Quincy Hall once logistics are set.
