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City council approved ordinance expanding no-loitering zones along lakefront, mayor says
Summary
Mayor Simeon said the city council approved an ordinance expanding no-loitering provisions along Borderlac Drive, the Lakefront Promenade and other city-owned properties to provide law enforcement another tool for protecting public spaces; he emphasized it is not a curfew.
Mayor Marshall Simeon addressed recent city council action approving an ordinance that expands no-loitering provisions along Borderlac Drive, the Lakefront Promenade and other city-owned properties.
"This is a proactive step that provides law enforcement with another tool to help protect these important public spaces," Simeon said. He added that the intent is to ensure the lakefront and other public places remain welcoming and safe for activities like fishing, walking and jogging, and he emphasized the measure "is not a curfew, but a means of preventing gatherings for unlawful purposes."
The mayor framed the ordinance as part of the city's efforts to keep public spaces accessible and safe; the address did not include the ordinance number, vote tally or implementation details.
