We need a number we can call instantly that we can remember!? Driving around town the other day, I saw graffiti on the Virginia Corridor overpass at Briggsmore, then turned left onto College (southbound) and saw some on a Century 21 sign, then witnessed the "beautification" of First Reality at Orangeburg and College. That whole entire business complex is lit up with graffiti. The front of the complex faces right into the windows of Roosevelt Junior High, where the daydreaming students have visions of graffiti swirling amongst their wandering minds.
Now I know we have a graffiti number to call, 209-342-2259.
There was some recent news in the Bee that the city has brought back its graffiti abatement team. You can file online to report graffiti or call the number. The online thing is nice, but cumbersome. I would like to see a number such as, 1-800-CLEAN UP, or 1-800-WIPE-OFF. Maybe use the existing number of 34-ABC-59. Sorry, that's all I got with minimal effort on that.
Then there could be a media blitz in the Bee, MPD, with the city, maybe some radio PSA's, refrigerator magnets, whatever. Get the number imbedded into the minds of concerned citizens that really would like to see the graffiti cleaned up. Then while driving they can call and report it right away, of course please pull over to the side of the road.
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