Politics & Government
On the Agenda: Railway Safety Study, New Speed Cameras
What the Mayor and Council will talk about tonight at their meeting.
It's been a rough year for the CSX rail line that runs through the heart of Olde Towne—three people have been struck and killed, and a family narrowly escaped with their lives.
And tonight the Mayor and City Council will hear a presentation from MARC and CSX officials that looks at the safety along this section of rail.
The study was begun in February and completed in June.
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The Council will also vote on whether or not to install three additional speed cameras in the city.
They could go in the 400 block of Christopher Ave., the 400-600 block of Clopper Road, and the 400-600 block of Girard Steet.
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The Council will also hold a public hearing on updates to the salaries and benefits received by elected city officials.
There will also be a closed executive session after the regular meeting to discuss the acquisition of property for a public purpose.
Today also happens to be the last day that candidates wishing to run for City Council can file a petition to enter the race. The election will be Nov. 8.
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