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Residents press Paris council to act on safety problems tied to motels and panhandling
Summary
Residents and hoteliers told the Paris City Council that behavior around several extended‑stay motels and panhandlers at busy intersections is creating safety hazards and harming businesses; the police chief recommended targeted enforcement and nuisance‑abatement tactics and the council asked the city attorney to draft options for a future agenda and requested a follow-up report.
Residents and hotel owners urged the Paris City Council on Jan. 13 to take action after reports of unsafe behavior, trash and harassment near several motels and at busy intersections.
Dina Nicholson, a Paris resident, told the council the problem has worsened since last year and urged officials to “do something” to protect residents and businesses. “This is way out of hand. We need to take this and make the situation safer for everybody,” Nicholson said during the citizens forum.
Chief Hundley reported police outreach to multiple motels and a 90‑day review of calls for service. He said one motel showed an increase in calls, including a Sunday arrest where six people were charged with…
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