Teens driving up and down High Street as fast as 50 miles per hour have drawn the ire of residents and Grant City Council Members. In an angry letter to the Grant City Council, one resident asked, "Why do we pay taxes and we vote for a sheriff, but we can't get law enforcement in our town?" Currently, the Worth County Sheriff's office will enforce state laws within city limits, but not municipal ordinances. The county has discontinued support for a city cop due to budget constraints. The city does not have its own police officer; that position was discontinued several years ago. The city does have an elected City Marshall position; however, that position is title only according to the city.
"Kids have no respect for the law," said Councilwoman Cathy James. "All we want is for law enforcement to be visible." She said that there were speeders going down her street as well. Mayor Debbie Roach said that they had driven by her home and that some of them were from out of town. One possible solution was a speed sign; however, that was rejected due to the fear of turning it into a speeding contest. Another possible solution was speed bumps.
1 comment:
Stop sticks might do the trick.
Reckon
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