Council rejects Automated Traffic Enforcement ordinance after council split
Summary
The Clinton Town Council voted 4–2 on April 15 to reject an ordinance that would have authorized automated traffic-enforcement cameras. Supporters said cameras would improve safety; opponents raised privacy, enforcement and implementation concerns.
Chairman Hank Teskey and Councilor Carrie Allen introduced the ordinance to permit Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices after a period of public comment and council discussion. Phil Sengle had spoken in favor of the cameras during the public comment period, and Councilors debated implementation, oversight and enforcement.
Councilor Carrie Allen moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Jeremiah Dunn. The motion failed: "The motion failed with 2 in favor (C. Allen and H. Teskey) and 4 opposed (C. Aniskovich, D. Donovan, J. Dunn, and B. Roccapriore)." Opponents expressed concern about enforcement details and broader community impacts during the discussion. The council did not direct staff to return with further amendments during the meeting.
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