Amending 14 Adding New Article 3 Prohibition of Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers

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• SOUTH'N‘\\\\\ City of South Bend Common Council �� County-City Building • South Bend, Indiana 46601 III1� a ' August 5, 1991 (219) 284-9321 Fax (219) 284-9173 The Common Council of the City of South Bend 4th Floor County City Building Donald Niezgodski South Bend, Indiana 46601 President RE: Open Alcoholic Beverage Containers Ann Puzzello Vice-President Dear Council Members: Loretta Duda Chairman. Committee As you are well aware, Indiana, is one of the few of the Whole remaining states which does not have a state law which makes it illegal to have an open alcoholic container in a motor vehicle. Stephen Luecke During the last session of the Indiana General First District Assembly, numerous articles appeared in many newspapers Donald Niezgodski showing the need for such a law. Unfortunately, the Second District Indiana General Assembly failed to take action in this area. William Soderberg Third District I believe that the best way to address this is through a state law. However, until one is passed, I believe Ann Puzzello that we, as public officials, must take appropriate Fourth District action at the local level. Linas Slavinskas I have been in contact with members of the South Bend Fifth District Police Department and in particular Doug Bagarus, on Thomas Zakrzewski this Bill. He, and other Public Safety Officials, will Sixth District have additional comments and information on the need for such a bill. Sean Coleman At Large I look forward to discussing this with you further when it is sent to the Public Safety Committee for review Loretta Duda and recommendation. I sincerely urge you to support At Large this very needed public safety measure. Eugene Ladewski At Large Thank you. Sin;-rely, . Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand Lo .-tta ISuda, ouncil Member At Large Council Attorney