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Flock Safety Cameras and Privacy Concerns
Residents packed public comment demanding Beacon end its Flock ALPR contract, citing data privacy, hacking risk and misuse by other agencies. Councilmembers Amber Grant and Paloma Wake both said the risks outweigh the benefits; legal options were discussed in executive session.
12 mentions (7 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026
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Zoning and Building Code Enforcement Penalties
The City Council is considering raising fines and adding corporate penalties and civil actions for zoning and building code violations. The Planning Board provided feedback suggesting flexible minimum fines and tighter corporate liability rules.
4 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026