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Sweetwater commission narrows and approves school‑zone camera amendment for August ballot
Summary
The City Commission voted unanimously to send a charter amendment to the Aug. 18, 2026 ballot that would give the city authority to place automated cameras only in designated school speed zones and only during established school times; the commission asked staff to clarify ballot language.
The Sweetwater City Commission on May 4 agreed unanimously to send a charter amendment to the Aug. 18, 2026 ballot that would permit the city to place automated traffic‑control cameras in designated school speed zones and restrict enforcement to the times the school zone is active.
Mayor Ed Diaz said he backed the narrower language after commissioners raised concerns about broad camera authority. “My goal is simply for the school time as…
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