𝕵𝖔𝖓𝖆𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖓 𝕳𝖆𝖑𝖊 on Instagram: "Today, I got arrested and cited for painting a crosswalk. We’ve been painting code-compliant, but unpermitted crosswalks to protest for safer streets and a better government. Back in September, I met with the mayor’s office in the wake of a tragic incident where bureaucratic ineptitude caused a child’s needless death. The mayor’s office made it clear they opposed our actions and doubled down on defending the status quo. Since then I’ve made it clear to them that we won’t stop unless they publicly condemn us, or take tangible steps to make our streets safer. They’ve done neither and continued to ignore us, just like they ignore the trauma and violence that they have allowed through their apathy and incompetence. And today, I got arrested. Now, the city will have to spend taxpayer dollars removing our half-finished crosswalk when this whole situation could have been avoided if the mayor’s office didn’t choose to ignore an issue where people’s lives are at stake. Please share this video to demand change. This isn’t the end of our work, it’s only the beginning."
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A resident took matters into their own hands by painting code-compliant crosswalks to bring attention to the city's inaction on street safety, sparking a controversy that led to an arrest. The incident raises questions about the limits of citizen activism, bureaucratic accountability, and the consequences of inaction on public safety. The video is a call to action to demand change and hold leaders responsible for creating safer streets.

Earlier today while organizing a crosswalk painting event that was not condemned by the mayor’s office, the organizer, Jonathan Hale was arrested and cited by 4x LAPD officers. This occurred in Westwood at Wilkons Ave/Kelton Ave

Sharing this due to learning about this movement from an earlier post in this community. Link to previous post: https://lemmy.world/post/39430024

  • lumpenproletariat@quokk.auEnglish
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    3 months ago

    The correct thing to do is wait 7-10 years for the state to get around to doing it.

    Can’t have individuals working to improve their local community, that undermines the states authority to control you.

    • nameo0@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
      3·
      3 months ago

      Fixed. I hate auto-correct! I feel like it’s gotten worse over the years. I miss t9 texting! XD