Politics & Government
Panhandling Legislation Could Pass Monday
Fairlawn police Chief Kenneth Walsh is looking over the two pieces of legislation for any final changes.
Fairlawn's police Chief Kenneth Walsh is taking one more look at the two pieces of pending panhandling legislation before recommending council approval.
At Monday's City Council meeting, Mayor William Roth said if no changes are made, council can look to approve the legislation on April 16.
Several council members alluded to the that asked some of Fairlawn's panhandlers their story. One picture with that story shows a panhandler walking up to a car to ask for a donation.
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Council President Russ Sharnsky said that is exactly what this legislation is looking to prevent.
"We're trying to avoid having them in the street," Sharnsky said. "This is about our residents' safety as well as theirs."
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There are in the city: one requires the panhandlers to register with the police department and the other dictates where they are allowed to panhandle.
If passed, panhandlers will be required to wear a badge or license on their outermost piece of clothing and they are not allowed to stand within
"Safety is our main concern here," Roth said. "For every action we make, there's going to be a reaction."
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