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Vermilion council removes proposed license-plate camera ordinance after police request and strong public opposition
Summary
After receiving a request from the police chief and hearing dozens of residents oppose the $66,000 Flock license-plate camera system, the Vermilion City Council voted to remove the ordinance from the agenda at its Nov. 10 meeting.
The Vermilion City Council voted on Nov. 10 to remove a proposed ordinance authorizing a Flock license-plate camera system from the agenda, after the Vermilion Police Department asked the council to withdraw the measure and multiple residents urged rejection.
Council President John Gabriel moved to remove the ordinance after reading the police chief’s letter asking that the item be withdrawn while new funding opportunities and a contract review are pursued. A council member moved to remove the item and Gabriel seconded; the presiding officer called the roll and announced the motion carried.
Why it matters: residents and members of the public told council they consider the cameras an invasion of privacy…
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