My 10-Point Plan to Fight Crime and Improve Public Safety
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My 10 Point Plan to Address Crime and Public Safety
Millville is Broke — But We Can Fix It
I’m told all the time, “Millville is broke.” “We need more revenue.” “We need businesses with high-paying jobs to come to the city.”
But here’s the real question: Would you want to open a business in Millville today? Would you invest in a city struggling with crime, neglected properties, and safety concerns?
Until we fix those issues, more revenue and more businesses won’t follow. The foundation of a prosperous Millville starts with safety and stability.
So ask yourself this one question: Would you open up a business on High Street—or anywhere in Millville—knowing what you know about our city today?
Don’t get me wrong—I’m not here to constantly run down Millville. We need to honestly identify and accept the problems if we want to fix them. If we can’t get crime, drugs, gang activity, and homelessness under control, Millville will never be appealing to great businesses or to people looking to relocate here.
That said, here is my 10-point plan to address crime and restore safety in Millville:
#1
Immediate Hiring of Additional Police Officers
To effectively reduce crime and increase public safety, Millville must promptly hire more police officers to bolster the force and ensure adequate coverage throughout the city. The Police is currently understaffed by 10-15 officers.
#2
Reimplement the Crime Task Force
Revive and strengthen the specialized Crime Task Force to target violent crime, drug trafficking, and gang activity with focused intelligence-led enforcement.
#3
Deploy Mobile or Semi-Permanent Precincts in High-Crime Areas
Establish temporary or semi-permanent police precincts in neighborhoods with elevated crime rates to improve police visibility, responsiveness, and community engagement.
#4
Pass a Traffic Safety Ordinance Outlawing Standing in High-Traffic Areas
Enact a clear, content-neutral ordinance prohibiting individuals from standing in busy traffic areas where they pose safety hazards. This approach complies with constitutional protections by avoiding content-based anti-panhandling bans, following legal precedents set by other municipalities.
Additionally, strictly enforce and punish panhandling on private property without the property owner’s permission to protect residents and businesses from unwanted solicitation.
#5
Hold Slumlords Accountable for Neglected, Abandoned, or Nuisance Properties
Enforce strict penalties and codes to compel property owners to maintain safe and habitable buildings, reducing crime havens and neighborhood blight.
#6
Seize Non-Compliant Properties for Redevelopment
Utilize legal measures to seize and demolish dilapidated properties that remain neglected, reclaiming land for redevelopment projects that revitalize Millville’s neighborhoods.
#7
Coordinate the Relocation of Homeless Individuals to Appropriate Services Outside the City. Millville currently does not have adequate services to help these individuals.
Work with private and public partners to assist homeless persons willing to relocate to facilities or programs in nearby communities better equipped to provide comprehensive support.
#8
Implement Drug, Anti-Gang, and Crime Prevention Education in Schools
Introduce proactive educational programs targeting youth to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs, gang involvement, and criminal activity, fostering safer communities.
#9
Limit and Cap Further Affordable Housing Development
Place a moratorium on new affordable housing projects, as Millville already has a substantial supply, to prevent further strain on community resources and ensure balanced development.
#10
Collaborate with County, State, and Federal Agencies to Crack Down on the Drug Trade
Strengthen partnerships with law enforcement agencies at all levels to dismantle drug networks operating within Millville, enhancing overall community safety.
Together, this plan will help restore safety, order, and prosperity to Millville—making it a city where families feel secure, businesses want to invest, and our community can thrive.
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