Summary
The police department proposed increasing the child safety zone radius around sex offenders from 1,000 feet to 2,000 feet to better protect children near parks, schools, and daycare facilities. The council approved the change on first reading.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Minimal administrative impact.
✅Who benefits
Families and children throughout the city gain an expanded protective buffer around designated gathering areas.
⚠️Who could be affected
Registered sex offenders may face increased difficulty in finding housing.
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