[OMS_MANAGERS] Graffiti

[Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance]

Thanks Steve - your response was helpful. :)  And I agree with your
recommendation that we involve both Law Enforcement and City officials.
But not only to explain the intent but to join forces with us to create a
program to assist affected property owners. Perhaps an approach that would
aid in mitigating their feeling of being re-victimized.





On Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 12:03 PM <steve at cateringbydeangelos.com> wrote:

> Julie,
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> What you might share with your stakeholders is tagging is a sign of
> territorial rights. The desire for quick removal assists in sending a clear
> message that this is not tolerated in our community. Our local Commercial
> Crimes unit has also asked us here in Tigard to report and photograph these
> tags. In most cases they recognize or have had interactions with the
> taggers. In extreme cases they have been able to use the law to arrest
> these individuals. The feeling of being “revictimized” is somewhat
> understandable but fine or no fine is leaving a tagged building the desire
> of the communities best interest? We have also experienced defacing of
> public owned fences, walls, underpasses etc….It would be mindful to stay on
> top of these areas adhering to the same timelines. We know for a fact here
> ODOT does not quickly respond because of their bandwith-In these cases our
> Public works department helps get the repainting done quickly.
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> I’d also be advocating getting the Local law enforcement and city
> officials involved and have them explain / assist  with the understanding
> of the intent. We all desire crime free, clean and inviting downtowns I
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> Hopefully, this is helpful.
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> Best,
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> Steve DeAngelo
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> Tigard Downtown Alliance President
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> DeAngelo’s Catering & Events
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> 9037 SW Burnham Street
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> Tigard, Or 97223
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> 503-620-9020
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> http://exploredowntowntigard.com/
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> https://www.facebook.com/ExploreDowntownTigard
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> *From:* OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> *On
> Behalf Of *Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 24, 2019 11:24 AM
> *To:* Oregon Main Street program managers <
> oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
> *Subject:* [OMS_MANAGERS] Graffiti
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> How do you all manage the problem of Graffitti/Gang Tagging in your city?
>  Do you have a system of assisting property owners in the removal of the
> graffiti?
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> The law in our town requires the property owner to paint over/remove it
> within the first 24-48hrs.  If they do not comply then they are given a
> hefty fine.  Many feel, although it's not the intent of the law, that they
> are being re-victimized.  Which is understandable.  So we're considering
> putting together, hopefully in partnership with the City, a program to help
> property owners, specifically but not restricted to (depending on City
> participation) commercial properties on Main Street.
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> --
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> Julie Culjak
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> Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance
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> Ph: 541-969-4485
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> mfdowntown.org
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Julie Culjak
Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance
Ph: 541-969-4485
mfdowntown.org
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