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Parker council approves license‑plate‑reader grant application over one councilmember's privacy objections
Summary
Council voted 4–1 to authorize applying for a TxDOT/MVCPA grant to install automated license‑plate readers at city entry points, with a local match capped at $5,000; supporters cited crime‑fighting benefits and interoperability, while the dissenting councilmember warned of surveillance and community trust concerns.
The Parker City Council voted April 21 to apply for a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) grant to install automated license‑plate readers (ALPRs) at four entry points to the city, approving a resolution that authorizes up to $5,000 in local matching funds and directs staff to prepare policy and contract details.
Mayor Pro Tem Pilgrim (S8) moved to submit the grant application for four cameras and the required match, and Councilmember Sharp (S6) seconded. The motion passed 4–1; Councilmember Halbert (S7) voted against the measure, citing privacy and community‑trust concerns.
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