Republican Aldermen Call For Swift Resolution To Flock Camera Controversy

MILFORD, CT — Republican aldermen are calling for a special meeting to consider a tabled resolution that would address Flock and speeding cameras.

Aldermen Andrew Fowler and Win Smith III (D-1), Kal Ali (D-2), Michael Casey (D-3), Win Smith Jr. (D-4) and Bill Bevan (D-5) have formally requested the meeting for Monday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

The board is considering a moratorium on the use of Flock and speeding cameras following public outcry over privacy issues. However, the board voted to table the issue until September.

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"The people have spoken and continue to speak," Win Smith III said in a statement. "It is ridiculous to have the citizens of Milford wait five more weeks for this important matter to be addressed, especially as it could have been resolved last Monday night.”

The six Republican aldermen are "urging two Democrat Aldermen to join their effort to bring about the special meeting."

Smith said the special meeting would consist of two business agenda items. The first would be a motion to remove the moratorium proposal from the table. That motion requires a majority vote and is debatable.

The second item would be consideration of that resolution, which can only happen if the first motion is approved, according to the Republicans' statement.

Mayor Richard Smith did not immediately return a request for comment.

The state is considering a moratorium on the surveillance technology as well.

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