George Mayor Gerene Nelson addresses the meeting of the George City Council Tuesday. From left: Deputy Clerk Amy Grace, Nelson, City Attorney Chuck Zimmerman, Assistant City Attorney Kait Schilling and Council Member Kate Schooler.
April 20, 2023
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George City Council considers security agreement
GEORGE — The George City Council discussed, but did not decide on, a novel offer from the Port of Quincy at its monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The proposal is an interlocal agreement between the city and the Port, said Mayor Gerene Nelson in a separate interview Thursday. Under the agreement, the Port would supply six hours a day of security service to the city, to stave off graffiti, petty theft and the like. The Port has started to offer security services to businesses within the port district, but this would be the first such agreement with a municipality. “Nobody else has done that,” Nelson said. “So we're the guinea pigs, and that's part of my hesitancy. I need to make sure everything is carefully done.” ...