Parties incur fines with new 'unruly events' law
Reporting about the SGA, not a record of it: The Johns Hopkins News-Letter published this and the SGA did not write it, file it, or approve it. The archive holds it because the article itself uses the phrases “sga” and “student government”.
Summary
- This Johns Hopkins News-Letter article covers Baltimore’s new fines for unruly events and reactions from university officials, students and city leaders.
- The News-Letter reported that the law, signed July 20, sets fines of $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for each later offense within 12 months.
- The paper reported that the law applies to renters and landlords involved in disorderly activity, including “unruly social events,” and that landlords can avoid fines by proving they are evicting the residents involved.
- The article adds that Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke said the new ticketing system is designed to identify landlords and send them fines.
- The reporter writes that SGA leaders Jason Plush and Jack Bartholet viewed the fines as too harsh and said the policy could worsen relations between students and Charles Village residents.
- According to the article, Plush said the SGA was meeting with Charles Village representatives to discuss improving students’ off-campus involvement and community ties.