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Lake City Rejects License Plate Cameras | Gainesville News
Lake City Council narrowly rejects a ballot measure to approve automatic license plate readers, voting 3-2 amid heated debate over privacy vs. public safety. Councilmember James Carter champions the tech as vital for community protection, while residents voiced privacy concerns. Councilors Chavella Young, Ricky Jernigan, and Tammy Harris opposed it — Young citing crime reduction, especially gun violence. Police Chief Gerald Butler defended the system, highlighting its role in solving crimes like an Amber Alert, stressing safeguards and limited scope to city streets. He also noted state-run…
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