Ha! Yeah, Lawrencians are rarely shy about sharing their opinions.
It is true that some of what I discussed either requires larger societal structural change or starting the process to address several months ago. And I do recognize we're now faced w/ a somewhat dire situation.1/
But based on what I know about behavior, I think the ordinance/ticketing won't do much to change the risky behavior of those students already engaged in it. Though as I said before, it could help maintain the behavior of those already complying by reinforcing a perception... 2/
of fairness. I could be wrong (it's not uncommon), but we'll find out.
Something that could be done right now is for KU to convene an emergency working session w/ Greek students, other student groups, faculty, etc. to work out behavior related rules, monitoring procedures,... 3/
& graduated sanctions to ensure that behavior. The students need to be at least partial authors of this, & likely be involved in both the monitoring & ruling on sanctions for individual offenses. If it was given a priority, this could be put together quickly, implemented, &... 4/
tweaked moving forward. And they could invite the city/county to participate, even if just as some form of non-voting participant.
And I know Lawrence is fond of deliberating & dragging things out, but I think it could be done relatively quickly w/ the right facilitators. 5/
And thanks for your's and the other city commissioner's time, efforts, stress, etc. in your service to our community. 6/
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