Proposed Safety Ordinances

Improved Street Lighting Ordinance:

Require brighter, energy-efficient lighting in high-crime areas and near schools, parks, and transit stops to improve visibility and deter crime.

Community Policing Ordinance:

Mandate increased foot or bike patrols by police officers in neighborhoods, encouraging stronger relationships between law enforcement and residents, promoting trust, and improving safety.

Security Camera Ordinance:

Require businesses and multi-family residential buildings to install security cameras on their properties, particularly in high-traffic or high-crime areas.

Vacant Property Ordinance:

Crack down on abandoned buildings by requiring owners to maintain, secure, or sell vacant properties. Neglected spaces often attract crime and pose safety risks.

Public Safety Tech Ordinance:

Promote the use of new safety technology, like AI-driven surveillance or emergency call buttons in high-risk areas, ensuring faster response times for emergencies.

Traffic Safety Ordinance:

Implement stricter speed limits, more crosswalks, and red-light cameras in busy areas to prevent accidents and increase pedestrian safety.

Safe Route to Schools Ordinance:

Ensure safe walking and biking routes for children by improving sidewalks, adding crossing guards, and creating traffic-calming measures around schools.

Neighborhood Watch Ordinance:

Incentivize the formation of neighborhood watch groups, providing them with resources, training, and a direct line of communication with law enforcement.