Ban loud music in public parks
Resident asks the city to ban and enforce against loud music in public parks, except at licensed events, because noise disturbs other park users and neighbors.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
The city should ban playing of loud music in public parks. There can be exceptions for licensed events. Otherwise, park users should respect other park users and neighbors. The city should enforce this rule.
Who it helps and why
Now people who play loud music in public parks disturb other park users and neighbors with impunity. The noise pollution is very disturbing to some people, who have rights not to have their heads invaded. There is a cost to enforcing such a rule, but park users should be educated about what is considerate behavior.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 15, 2024
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Human Services
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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