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OH - Village of Waterville halts sex-offender proposal

View the article here This is unusual, but I applaud the people for complaining against the draconian laws! 11/11/2008 By CARL RYAN - BLADE STAFF WRITER Residents pack meeting Responding to a tidal wave of complaints from citizens, Waterville Village Council voted 6-1 last night against adopting an ordinance that would restrict where registered sex offenders could live in the village. Mayor Derek Merrin (Email), who has been pushing for adoption of the measure, cast the sole affirmative vote. Under Waterville's system, the mayor votes with council. Council voted after listening to scores of residents condemn the proposal. Only a few supported it. Opponents packed the council chamber to more than its capacity. They stood, sat on the floor, and lined up outside in the chilly temperatures...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues on November 11, 2008 (boomark / email).