Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin PROPOSES SWEEPING NEW LAWS TO ERADICATE RECENT SPIKE IN GUN VIOLENCE. The recent spike in gun violence demands decisive action by Fayetteville’s Mayor and Council. Elements under consideration include:*Possible declaration of a Public Safety State of Emergency.    City-wide 9 p.m. curfew for unattended minors*Stiff penalties for parental non-compliance Restrictions at large gatherings...a Ban on masks and backpacks at City-owned property or City-sponsored events (medical exemptions allowed) *Enhanced technology and surveillance, as well as expanded camera network with license-plate readers, facial recognition and other AI-driven tools.

Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin&nbsp;PROPOSES SWEEPING NEW LAWS TO ERADICATE RECENT SPIKE IN GUN VIOLENCE. The recent spike in gun violence demands decisive action by Fayetteville&rsquo;s Mayor and Council. Elements under consideration include:*Possible declaration of a Public Safety State of Emergency.&nbsp; &nbsp; City-wide 9 p.m. curfew for unattended minors*Stiff penalties for parental non-compliance Restrictions at large gatherings...a Ban on masks and backpacks at City-owned property or City-sponsored events (medical exemptions allowed) *Enhanced technology and surveillance, as well as expanded camera network with license-plate readers, facial recognition and other AI-driven tools.

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