Proposed back alley bylaw on pause for consultations
The passage of a bylaw that would create a curfew in Prince Albert’s alleys is on hold, likely until May, after city council stopped short of giving the measure final approval at Monday night’s meeting.
Responding to a letter from Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), the city now plans to consult with them before giving the bylaw third and final reading.
While the city’s politicians agreed to hold off on passing the bylaw for the time being, the six councillors, plus the mayor who have supported it since it was proposed last year remain staunchly behind it.
Over the course of 50 minutes on Monday night, councillors reiterated why they believed the curfew was necessary to increase residents’ safety and combat crime. Meanwhile, Coun. Terra Lennox-Zepp who has been council’s lone vocal opponent of the bylaw, repeated concerns that it would contribute to racism without reducing crime.