| COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release: October 26, 2011 For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 |
Safety Committee Holds Two Public Hearings
(Columbus)--Columbus City Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, chair of the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, will hold two public hearings next week. The first will be held Tuesday, November 1 and discuss a proposal to strengthen enforcement of traffic laws to prevent trucks carrying hazardous materials from traveling through downtown Columbus. The proposal will give police greater enforcement capabilities and increase the fines for drivers who are disobeying traffic laws and put the public at risk.
The second, to be held Thursday, November 3 will discuss a fuel quality testing program for Columbus. Last May, Councilmember Mills instructed the Public Safety Department to research the possible implementation of a fuel testing program. The goal if the program is to protect consumers by making sure that they are getting the correct quality of a fuel when they make a purchase. Columbus already tests for fuel quantity.
Both meetings will be held at 5 pm and will be broadcast live on CTV, Columbus government channel 3 on local cable providers. Public comment will be accepted at both meetings per rules of Council.
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