Say What?

"... we will develop a right-sized multi-state adaptive human-resource solution to Benicia's graffiti problem. With self-enabling multi-state monitoring, a proactive neutral approach utilizing our grass-roots content-based data-warehouse, we have developed a universal zero tolerance capability and a user-centric non-volatile focus group tasked with developing a realigned didactic budgetary management strategy. This triple-buffered systemic focus group utilizes organized empowering capacity along with focused executive monitoring and incorporates current best practices in our battle against graffiti. With this cross-platform dedicated capacity and re-contextualized responsive policy, it is virtually assured that we will wipe out all graffiti and vandalism in Benicia. "

I prefer, "Git 'er done!"

What we need is an anti-graffiti/vandalism strategy that incorporates the following elements. This will require our City Council and departmental leadership to be proactive.

• a strengthened municipal code section
• consistent enforcement
  
• community-involved anti-graffiti groups
• city-provided graffiti abatement kits for victims
  
• a web presence outlining the City's strategy
  
• rewards for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of perpetrators
  
• an online and dedicated phone line reporting system
• making it known to the DA that we want vandalism prosecuted to the extent allowed by law
  
• an effective anti-vandalism PR campaign utilizing media and school resource officers

Is it possible?

-Ross Sagun