TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Ms. Lachelle H. Pulliam, City Attorney
FROM: Ms. Erin Swinney, Police Attorney
DATE: May 27, 2025
RE:
Title
Adopt Youth Protection Safety Ordinance
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 1: Safe and Secure Community
Goal IV: Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
FY26 Council Strategic Priority 1: Develop a comprehensive approach to community safety.
Executive Summary:
At its May 5, 2025 special meeting, the City Council approved the adoption of a Youth Protection Safety Ordinance. The proposed ordinance aims to protect juveniles from victimization and exposure to criminal activity by establishing a curfew for juveniles 16 years of age and under. Violators of the ordinance may be subject to criminal penalties. The proposed ordinance was introduced at the May 12, 2025 regular meeting of the City Council. The ordinance can be adopted at this May 27, 2025 regular meeting.
Background:
The City has experienced an increase in gun violence over the last several months. In an effort to address this increase, Mayor Colvin called a special meeting to discuss public safety concerns and as well as options to reduce incidences of gun violence. During that meeting, Council approved the implementation of a City-wide curfew for juveniles 16 years of age and under, that mirrors the City of Charlotte’s Youth Protection Ordinance.
Issues/Analysis:
Fayetteville has experienced an increase in gun violence.
Budget Impact:
Unknown
Options:
1. Adopt the Youth Protection Safety Ordinance.
2. Reject the Youth Protection Safety Ordinance.
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Youth Protection Safety Ordinance.
Attachments:
1. Fayetteville Youth Protection Safety Ordinance
2. Proposed Fayetteville Youth Protection Safety Ordinance_Redlined from Charlotte’s
3. Charlotte Youth Protection Ordinance