WHAT IS THIS?

Prohibits the Town from installing or operating surveillance cameras on public property, including parks and buildings. Protects privacy rights and prevents the creation of a surveillance state in our small community.

WHY IT MATTERS

The Town spent $50,000 on Verkada surveillance cameras pointed at the playground and Town Hall. Verkada was hacked in 2021, exposing 150,000 cameras worldwide, and paid $2.95 million in FTC fines for security failures. Our children shouldn't be recorded by compromised systems.

PROPOSED ACTIONS

• Prohibit all government surveillance cameras on public property
• Remove existing cameras within 30 days of passage
• Ban facial recognition and AI analysis of public spaces
• Prohibit data sharing with state and federal agencies
• Require voter approval for any future surveillance systems
• Establish $1000/day penalties for violations