We, the electors of Hazel Park, hereby demand the penalty for failure to maintain grass below 8" be reduced from misdemeanor to a civil infraction.
Why is this important?
The current practice of convicting residents who fail to cut their grass as criminals is nearly criminal in and of itself. Opportunities are reduced for those with criminal records. While I believe code enforcement is necessary because I also want to live in a beautiful Hazel Park, the misdemeanor convictions may also affect home values negatively because of a higher rate of residents with criminal records.
