Windsor Locks, CT to vote on repealing sex offender proximity ordinance
A year after Connecticut for One Standard of Justice, a nonprofit that advocates for the rights of accused and convicted persons required to register as sex offenders, filed a lawsuit against the town, Windsor Locks is considering repealing a proximity ordinance that bans persons required to register as sex offender from entering “child safety zones,” which include the areas of local parks, public schools, the library, the Town Hall gymnasium, and the senior center.
Town First Selectman, Christopher Kervick, indicated that legal advice the town has been given is that they should not move forward with defending the lawsuit and instead has indicated that the town should not move forward with a legal defense and that repealing the ordinance (which has been on the books for 10 years is the “best and most effective course of conduct”.
The town meeting is scheduled for 7:30PM tonight and it’s looking like the proximity ordinance will be repealed. Kudos to Connecticut for One Standard of Justice and their attorneys for standing up for the rights of ALL people and taking the initiative in bringing this lawsuit.
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I’m glad that the registered citizens of Windsor Locks may see some relief from unconstitutional laws. The ordinance was repealed on March 19th!
https://www.journalinquirer.com/newsletters/wl-voters-repeal-law-limiting-sex-offenders/article_8bfed8cc-4b26-11e9-8647-f3f61419b962.html
Would the FAC be willing to look at a legal challenge to the Brevard county proximity ordinance if we can raise the funds?
1000%
We initiated one in Seminole but all the plaintiffs dropped out when they could not proceed anonymously. We were even having success.
This is fantastic news for all residents of Windsor Locks!!! I’m wondering if there’s anything in this situation that could be utilized in our efforts to get the proximity ordinance repealed here in Brevard county??
There giving out rewards now,,,
https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/ccso-receives-national-recognition-for-managing-sex-offender-registry/article_52d2fe77-5074-5805-8b48-428b22fddcb7.html
This appears to be an award given by a private registry contractor to sheriffs that buy and use their software. One or both of the parties issues a press release, and, in some instances, a local news organization takes the bait and reports the award as news. The contractor gains publicity for their product, sheriffs maintain the impression of protecting public safety, the news media gets something to print, and the public feels safer. All at the expense of reformed former offenders and their families.