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Sylvania safety committee asks members for input, debates waiting for state law
Summary
Chair Westfall asked council to review the police presentation and submit comments by July 27; some members said they prefer waiting for the Ohio legislature to act rather than drafting piecemeal local rules.
After hearing presentations and public comment, Chair Mary Westfall asked members to review the chief’s PowerPoint and return questions and preferences to staff and the chief. She proposed a two‑week window for feedback and then discussed timing for a draft ordinance.
Several members said the committee should consider waiting for state action before drafting local rules. One member said, "If you drive them safely at the speed limit or lower, the fact that it will go x miles an hour shouldn't make any difference as long as you're driving it appropriately for the location that you're in," suggesting members weigh behavior and context rather than vehicle capability alone. The committee agreed to collect comments by July 27 and reconvene with staff-prepared options.
