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Notice/Advertisement Title: Reckless Exhibition Public Hearing
Contact name: Averi Townsend
Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7565
Contact Email Address: ajtownsend@columbus.gov
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Councilmember Emmanuel V. Remy, chair of the Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee, held a public hearing on amendments to the city code to address stunt driving, street racing, and street takeovers.
Date: Thursday, July 11th
Time: 5:30 pm
Location:
Columbus City Hall - Council Chambers
90 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Councilmembers in attendance: Councilmember Remy and Councilmember Favor
Agenda:
Call to Order/Introduction
Explanation of purpose for public hearing; introduction of those in attendance.
-Emmanuel Remy, Councilmember- Chair of the Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee
-Shayla Favor, Councilmember- Vice Chair of the Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee
Presentations
Proposed Changes to the City Code to Address Stunt Driving, Street Takeovers, and Street Racing
-Lara Baker-Morrish
-Explanation of new state statute and proposing a forfeiture provision
-Questions for City Attorney's Office from Councilmembers Remy and Favor
Columbus Division of Police Testimony
-Lieutenant Christopher Wayner
-Deputy Chief Kelly Weiner
-Explanation of Operation Burnout and the police experience of enforcing street racing provisions
-Discussion of how street takeovers are orchestrated
-Discussion of potential challenges in enforcing state statute
-Questions for CPD from Councilmembers Remy and Favor
Public Comment
-Public Testimony
-1 public speaker: Joseph Purpura- shared concerns about homelessness downtown
Closing Remarks
-Councilmember Favor
-Councilmember Remy
-Shared potential consideration timeline