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Public speakers urge council not to enact curfew ordinance for 18-year-olds
Summary
Several residents opposed a tabled ordinance that would establish a curfew for people age 18, arguing there is no demonstrated local problem, enforcement risks, and potential constitutional concerns; the council said the item was tabled to allow further review.
A tabled curfew ordinance affecting 18-year-olds drew sustained public comment during the meeting’s citizens-hearing period. Multiple speakers urged the council not to adopt the restriction, saying the town has not shown a pattern of problems warranting such a measure and warning the ordinance could lead to unnecessary stops and selective enforcement.
John Griese, who identified himself as a Clark resident, said bans and curfews “should be used very sparingly” and voiced concern about the potential for unfair stops of people who only look 18. Another resident, Anthony de Gregorio, said he has teenage children and does not see a local need for the curfew; attorney Mike Schulman questioned the ordinance’s constitutionality and whether it would criminalize protected speech. Council members and staff said the ordinance was tabled to allow additional review and discussion before any action.
