City politicians voted down a motion Tuesday to publicly post fire code violations for some buildings — including apartments.
Members of the community and protective services committee who voted against the motion cited the amount of time it takes to get a conviction — and by that time, the problem may have been addressed and the property may have a new owner.
A lawyer representing the London Property Management Association suggested the motion amounts to public shaming and the information could be misleading.
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Members of the committee agreed, though Coun. Mo Salih — who supports the initiative — has vowed to bring the issue to council, arguing the information is a matter of public safety.
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