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Saturday, August 15, 2009
Graffiti Overload in West Valley City
http://www.mywestvalleyjournal.com/pages/full_story?page_label=home_top_stories_news&id=114063-Neighborhood-Watch-group-up-against-a-fence-with-graffiti&article-Neighborhood-Watch-group-up-against-a-fence-with-graffiti%20=&widget=push&instance=home_news_bullets&open=&
Neighborhood Watch group up against a fence with graffiti
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Once fencing is placed around this vacant field near Diamond Summit, residents think problems with graffiti will be decreased, as taggers will have one less place to congregate.
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With each brush stroke, Diamond Summit residents in the Summit Neighborhood Watch group put a stand on graffiti but find it to only be a temporary band-aid.
The wall along 6200 South has been a heavy target for graffiti, and watch group chairperson Renee Layton expressed to City Council that they are literally up against a fence and need a permanent solution.
“It’s not a tag or two, we are dealing with it on an epidemic proportion,” Layton said as she showed the council the 20 pictures she had taken over a period of one week. “We have taken it upon ourselves to remove it, but within hours it’s tagged again.”
Over 70 panels have been cleaned up this summer, and Layton said it’s not uncommon for 20 panels to be hit in one night despite the group’s ongoing quick response.
“This is the entrance to our neighborhood. We take pride in our homes and want a respectable place to raise our kids,” she said.
Layton said the problem stems from a lack of lighting, along with a vacant field which creates a breeding ground for mischief at night.
“I definitely think that having more lighting will reduce this problem,” said Graffiti Specialist Jake Shafizadeh.
“This is a very reasonable request,” said councilmember Joel Coleman.
Mayor Dennis Nordfelt agreed and asked the newly-formedCommunity Preservation Department to work with them. Staff in the Public Works Department also got involved and have since asked for the budget to be reopened to purchase street lighting and fencing around the vacant field.
“This should have been done when the subdivision went in, but for some reason got left out,” said Russ Willardson, public works director.
Diamond Summit residents will be happy to see the improvements in the next two to three months, the time it takes to order materials and get bids from contractors.Until the work is completed, the watch group has started an unofficial mobile patrol at night which Layton said has already cut down on the number of tagged panels.
“This is a good example of pure democracy,” Layton said. “We can go to our elected officials who will listen to us.”
Public Relations Director Aaron Crim applauded the Summit Neighborhood Watch group for their prompt cleanup efforts and for the way they continued to handle the problem.
“Renee is well connected in her neighborhood and has earned the respect of her neighbors and the City Council by the way she presents herself,” Crim said. “She has made it a point to learn about the processes in the city and is very understanding of that.”
Neighborhood Watch group up against a fence with graffiti
by Kimberly Martinez13 months ago | 144 views | 0 | 4 | |
Once fencing is placed around this vacant field near Diamond Summit, residents think problems with graffiti will be decreased, as taggers will have one less place to congregate.
slideshow
With each brush stroke, Diamond Summit residents in the Summit Neighborhood Watch group put a stand on graffiti but find it to only be a temporary band-aid.
The wall along 6200 South has been a heavy target for graffiti, and watch group chairperson Renee Layton expressed to City Council that they are literally up against a fence and need a permanent solution.
“It’s not a tag or two, we are dealing with it on an epidemic proportion,” Layton said as she showed the council the 20 pictures she had taken over a period of one week. “We have taken it upon ourselves to remove it, but within hours it’s tagged again.”
Over 70 panels have been cleaned up this summer, and Layton said it’s not uncommon for 20 panels to be hit in one night despite the group’s ongoing quick response.
“This is the entrance to our neighborhood. We take pride in our homes and want a respectable place to raise our kids,” she said.
Layton said the problem stems from a lack of lighting, along with a vacant field which creates a breeding ground for mischief at night.
“I definitely think that having more lighting will reduce this problem,” said Graffiti Specialist Jake Shafizadeh.
“This is a very reasonable request,” said councilmember Joel Coleman.
Mayor Dennis Nordfelt agreed and asked the newly-formedCommunity Preservation Department to work with them. Staff in the Public Works Department also got involved and have since asked for the budget to be reopened to purchase street lighting and fencing around the vacant field.
“This should have been done when the subdivision went in, but for some reason got left out,” said Russ Willardson, public works director.
Diamond Summit residents will be happy to see the improvements in the next two to three months, the time it takes to order materials and get bids from contractors.Until the work is completed, the watch group has started an unofficial mobile patrol at night which Layton said has already cut down on the number of tagged panels.
“This is a good example of pure democracy,” Layton said. “We can go to our elected officials who will listen to us.”
Public Relations Director Aaron Crim applauded the Summit Neighborhood Watch group for their prompt cleanup efforts and for the way they continued to handle the problem.
“Renee is well connected in her neighborhood and has earned the respect of her neighbors and the City Council by the way she presents herself,” Crim said. “She has made it a point to learn about the processes in the city and is very understanding of that.”
Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Graffiti Vandalism Results in Kidnapping and huge mess
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=7008491 Man holds children for ransom money to fix car
July 1st, 2009 @ 3:56pm
July 1st, 2009 @ 3:56pm
Saturday, June 27, 2009
3 Utah Suspects to stand trial for teen murder
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=6965507 3 Suspects to stand trial for murder (gang related)
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
West Valley City, Utah Gang Graffiti April 2009 article
This is a serious harm to property values and tax revenue in the area. It should be cleaned up as a matter of public safety, since most of the video contained RIVAL gang messages appearing in close proximity. Unfortunately as I travel the state, I do see gangs spreading in areas where gang activity historically did not occur such as high value real estate areas and small communities.
Most cities require a property waiver signature in case of damage, and or they will provide free resources to residents such as paint, paint brushes. Due to the territorial behavior of criminal gangs, it is important not to just leave the graffiti as is.
http://www.abc4.com/mostpopular/story/West-Valley-City-has-the-paint-if-you-have-the/fQLhzpzIiEWFqHvBjjSIjQ.cspx
Comments that I made after reading the article and viewing the video:
gang research - 4/18/2009
http://www.utahandamericasgangcrisis.blogspot.com
After viewing the video clip this is all gang tag vandalism and not graffiti art.
This should be a wake up call to residents that there is a serious drug and gang related problem very CLOSE by. It might not be directed at the individual residence, but do not just totally overlook it.
Support your local law enforcement efforts by turning in suspicious vehichles, convenience store type in and out of a residence or car to car interactions.Visit the Salt Lake County Metro Gang Website for more information.
Gang or non gang this is still vandalism and depending on the cost of the damage should be classified as felony level. The tax paying citizens of the State deserve to have the laws enforced and enhanced if needed. In 2008 many laws were tightened in regards to both Graff and gang issues. I encourage everyone to document the vandalism (YES you can track down the criminals involved)Yes they do leave very distinct personalized monikers and other trace evidence. utahgangpics2009@yahoo.com
You can send in an address or make contact with an independent graffiti researcher. To the elected officials-please make sure that the cities, counties have resources to enforce existing laws related to gang and graffiti issues. As tax payers we all pay for the cost of gangs and graffiti in our neighborhoods.
Most cities require a property waiver signature in case of damage, and or they will provide free resources to residents such as paint, paint brushes. Due to the territorial behavior of criminal gangs, it is important not to just leave the graffiti as is.
http://www.abc4.com/mostpopular/story/West-Valley-City-has-the-paint-if-you-have-the/fQLhzpzIiEWFqHvBjjSIjQ.cspx
Comments that I made after reading the article and viewing the video:
gang research - 4/18/2009
http://www.utahandamericasgangcrisis.blogspot.com
After viewing the video clip this is all gang tag vandalism and not graffiti art.
This should be a wake up call to residents that there is a serious drug and gang related problem very CLOSE by. It might not be directed at the individual residence, but do not just totally overlook it.
Support your local law enforcement efforts by turning in suspicious vehichles, convenience store type in and out of a residence or car to car interactions.Visit the Salt Lake County Metro Gang Website for more information.
Gang or non gang this is still vandalism and depending on the cost of the damage should be classified as felony level. The tax paying citizens of the State deserve to have the laws enforced and enhanced if needed. In 2008 many laws were tightened in regards to both Graff and gang issues. I encourage everyone to document the vandalism (YES you can track down the criminals involved)Yes they do leave very distinct personalized monikers and other trace evidence. utahgangpics2009@yahoo.com
You can send in an address or make contact with an independent graffiti researcher. To the elected officials-please make sure that the cities, counties have resources to enforce existing laws related to gang and graffiti issues. As tax payers we all pay for the cost of gangs and graffiti in our neighborhoods.
West Valley City Policy Varies from Salt Lake County Policy on graffiti
http://www.abc4.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=90683@video.ktvx.com
Http://www.utahandamericasgangcrisis.blogspot.com
See notes left on the Abc4.com comments regarding graffiti harm
Cities provide paint for free, use the Salt Lake County Website if you have questions in your city.
Http://www.utahandamericasgangcrisis.blogspot.com
See notes left on the Abc4.com comments regarding graffiti harm
Cities provide paint for free, use the Salt Lake County Website if you have questions in your city.
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