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Elgin looking for way to make scofflaws pay

The Columbian
Published: May 21, 2010, 12:00am

ELGIN, Ore. (AP) — Officials in the Eastern Oregon city of Elgin are trying to find a way to collect payments on outstanding citations and traffic tickets.

The city directed the police chief last year to step up the enforcement of city ordinances after residents complained about chronic infractions.

Mayor John Stover says many people who have been fined are “thumbing their noses” at the city and refusing to pay.

The idea of using a collection agency has been discussed, but Police Chief Kevin Lynch thinks the only thing that will work with some people is a night or two in jail.

Municipal Judge Martin Birnbaum told the mayor this week he will research ways to add an enforcement mechanism.

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Information from: The (La Grande) Observer, http://www.lagrandeobserver.com/

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