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Residents urge stronger safety and oversight at Arcadia Lake during public comment
Summary
Resident speakers told the Edmond City Council they feel unsafe at Arcadia Conservation Education Area because of increased drug and alcohol use; the council acknowledged concerns, noted limits on immediate action during citizen comments, and later directed staff to compile and share existing Lake Arcadia access policies for public review.
City residents urged the Edmond City Council on May 11 to take additional steps to restore safety and public confidence at areas around Arcadia Lake following recent incidents.
Rebecca Walther, who identified her address as 7800 Indian Springs Road, said her family lives between Memorial and the Arcadia Conservation Education Area and that “the increased drug usage in that area and the boldness of people using drugs and alcohol…has increased so much that we no longer…
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