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Graham council approves neighborhood-managed street closures for Rogers Drive Halloween route
Summary
Council approved a request to close portions of Rogers Drive for Halloween after applicant Sarah Lundgren presented resident survey results; the police department said it cannot staff closures and the city placed responsibility for barricades and volunteer oversight on residents.
The Graham City Council on a unanimous vote approved a neighborhood-requested street closure on Rogers Drive for Halloween, with the condition that residents take primary responsibility for barricades and staffing. The council heard an extended presentation and debate about public safety, volunteer staffing and emergency access before the motion passed.
Sarah Lundgren, the applicant, told the council she and a volunteer canvass found strong neighborhood support for the proposal and provided counts she said show heavy participation: "Two houses confirmed that they hand out 1,000 [pieces of candy] and another house…
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