NY: Poll: Should ‘high risk’ sex offenders be allowed to work for the Department of Public Works?

A Central New York news station has posted a poll, asking whether “high risk” sex offenders be hired to work in the Dept. of Public Works.

These municipal agencies are responsible for maintaining public infrastructure. Workers would provide services such as; Maintaining and repairing roads, streets, and sidewalks. Snow plowing and ice removal during winter. Collecting leaves, brush, and sometimes garbage or recycling, Maintaining public buildings and municipal facilities, Repairing and maintaining water and sewer infrastructure, Caring for parks, trees, and other public spaces, Installing and maintaining street signs, traffic signals, and streetlights. And maintaining municipal vehicle fleets and equipment.

You can vote on this poll at: https://cnycentral.com/news/local/poll-should-high-risk-sex-offenders-be-hired-to-work-in-the-dept-of-public-works


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5 thoughts on “NY: Poll: Should ‘high risk’ sex offenders be allowed to work for the Department of Public Works?

  • July 7, 2026

    Absolutely.

    No human being should be denied his/her inalienable rights to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
    The right to work should be covered in the definition of these rights, much like the right to travel, to breathe, and to be secure.

    I still dont understand how the word “inalienable” has been so misinterpreted by the legal system.

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    • July 7, 2026

      Please register your vote on the source.

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      • July 7, 2026

        The votes look bad already many say no

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      • July 7, 2026

        Most say no so far its sad

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  • July 7, 2026

    I would first want to know what NY’s definition of high risk is. The reason is because many individuals have not committed another offense in many years, but are always deemed high risk. I also believe that hiring someone who is forced to register should be done in an individual basis. No matter the risk. In conclusion, I think all individuals forced to register should be allowed to be hired by ANY state, town or cities public works department with appropriate public safety standards of supervision.

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