Electrical outlet misuse at Joe Lee Smith Center
Summary
Unhoused individuals were found cooking with crock pots plugged into outdoor outlets at the center. Public Works is installing locked enclosures on the outlets, and the police chief has increased overnight surveillance; board member Martin suggested exploring an emergency call box like those on college campuses.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs are being absorbed by Public Works under existing operations; no separate figure was given.
Residents, seniors and visitors using the center gain a safer environment.
Removing outlet access eliminates a charging resource that some, including vulnerable individuals, had relied upon.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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