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Allegan council debates hours, enforcement and reopening of public restrooms after vandalism and safety incidents
Summary
After repeated vandalism and two recent incidents involving drugs and overnight occupancy in City Hall and riverfront restrooms, council agreed to increase police walkthroughs, investigate ordinances/fines and monitor conditions for two weeks before finalizing any permanent hours changes; majority favored reopening riverfront restrooms conditionally.
Allegan — City leaders debated whether to change hours and enforcement for public restrooms after staff reported a recent spike in vandalism and drug‑related incidents at the riverfront and City Hall restrooms.
City Manager Joel told council photos and video show vandalism and that staff recently discovered drug paraphernalia in a City Hall restroom and an individual with drugs who was removed by police. "Our staff…tell me they're scared to come in here at 7 in…
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