On April 6 I will vote "yes" on Proposition 1. While I have always been a proponent of limited government in our daily lives, I feel that the primary role of local government is to ensure its citizens' safety. Last year, I was offended when our City Council denied Karen Taylor the opportunity to reopen the discussion on downtown cameras. As elected representatives, City Councils should be responsive to its constituents.
LETTER: Downtown cameras will help local government keep citizens safe
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 | 4:04 p.m. CST
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