Hello. My request to the Fiscal Court is on matters of public safety, specifically concerning recent news stories and personal accounts of citizens and visitors who are uneasy, and sometimes feel unsafe to walk around the streets of Murray.
We may draw a connection between the recent protests and marches for whatever issue (racial justice issues, Move the Monument campaign, etc.) and heightened feelings among our residents but, my question to the Fiscal Court would be whether or not public safety is being compromised? Are the reduced numbers at the Saturday Farmers Market out of fear of COVID or for fear of confrontation with protesters or concern over a perceived lack of protection from law enforcement? If I choose to join a picket line, which I have not done, do I have to fear an injury from a water hose or other types of harassment or verbal assaults? Are women in our community being silenced by threats of arrest and charges as perpetrators of crimes while ignored when they are victims of crimes?
What is the current level of public trust and confidence in our County Government, through the Fiscal Court? I think it may be lower than you know. Can you reach out to various citizens, and may I be one of them, to solicit our opinions, experiences, and concerns?
Again, thank you for your time, and the consideration of my request to come before the Fiscal Court.
The foregoing is part of a collection of correspondence to various Calloway County government officials as well as remarks made before the Calloway County Fiscal Court in 2020, which the Sentinel obtained from County Judge-Executive Kenny Imes' office.
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