Lakeshore is reminding residents and visitors to report graffiti that they encounter in local parks, public spaces, and facilities.
Earlier this week, Lakeshore staff cleaned up hateful and discriminatory graffiti at River Ridge Park.
“There is no space for hate in Lakeshore, and I appreciate our staff’s quick response to remove those messages,” said Mayor Tracey Bailey. “We want to ensure that Lakeshore’s incredible parks and public spaces are welcoming to all, and we urge anyone with information on these types of incidents to contact the OPP.”
“Not only are these messages hurtful, but the cleanup efforts also pull Lakeshore staff away from other projects,” added Frank Jeney, Corporate Leader – Community Health and Safety. “We will continue to take these opportunities to educate residents on the impact of these actions, as well as the importance of respecting each other and protecting our public spaces.”
Residents and visitors who encounter graffiti in a park, public space, or facility are asked to contact Lakeshore’s Public Service Unit at PublicService@Lakeshore.ca or 519-728-2700. Lakeshore staff will document cases of graffiti before cleanup and provide that information to police.
If you encounter an individual graffitiing, please contact the Ontario Provincial Police immediately at 1-888-310-1122. For anonymous tips, call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com.
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