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Leon County commission approves school‑zone camera procurement despite objections about equity and due process
Summary
The commission voted 6–1 to authorize a school‑zone speed camera interlocal agreement and to release a draft RFP for vendors; Commissioner Proctor voted no, raising concerns that automated tickets are a regressive charge and that notice and hearing processes need more safeguards.
Leon County commissioners on Wednesday voted to move forward with a school‑zone speed‑camera program, authorizing an interlocal agreement with the sheriff’s office and directing staff to release a draft request for proposals to procure a vendor.
Both actions passed 6–1, with Commissioner Bill Proctor the sole dissent. “This is traffic enforcement through AI,” Proctor said during debate. “It’s a regressive measure. It disproportionately will impact poor people of this community.” Proctor also raised concerns about notice, the administrative hearing process and whether the county’s most…
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