October 15, 2017

Simi Valley City Council may repeal Halloween sex offender ordinance

UPDATE 10-17: Simi Valley Repeals Law Barring Sex Offenders From Opening Their Doors to Trick-or-Treaters

10-15-17 California:

With two weeks until Halloween, the Simi Valley City Council on Monday night may repeal a controversial law that says registered sex offenders listed on the Megan's Law website can't open their doors to trick-or-treating children.

Simi Valley Police Chief Dave Livingstone says the city has never enforced the 2012 ordinance.

Even so, Simi Valley City Attorney Lonnie Eldridge is recommending the council consider rescinding the law in response to the latest federal lawsuit challenging its constitutionality. The suit was filed Sept. 18, naming as defendants the city and Livingstone. City Manager Eric Levitt goes a step further, recommending the council simply repeal the law. ..Continued..

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