Two stoplights in Washington, Missouri are now equipped with "red light" cameras.  The cameras take photographs of drivers who fail to obey the traffic signals.  The cameras are installed on Highway 100 at Highway 47 and Route A and are set up to monitor east/west traffic only. 

According to Kenneth Hahn, Chief of Police, the equipment is "about ready to go".  Chief Hahn indicated there had been concerns about the flashing that is occurring at the intersections.  He indicated that at this time, final testing and setup is taking place.  Once the cameras are activated, the flashing indicates only that a picture was taken.  Pictures are taken of instances which are "remotely close to being a violation".  The Chief re-iterated that all pictures are reviewed by the department to determine whether a violation did, indeed, take place.  Tickets will only be issued when the department is able to confirm that a violation did occur.

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The Washington Federation of Republican Women held a forum for City Council Candidates running in contested races on February 6th, 2008.  The forum was held at Chico's Cantina Mexican Restaurant.   From left to right, Jeff Mohesky (Ward 2), Susan Kref-Langkopf (Ward 1), Greg Skornia (Ward 3), Guy Midkiff (Ward 3)   The Washington Federation of Republican Women and the candidates in attendence have graciously granted permission to provide video of their presentations to benefit those who could not be in attendance.   A link to each candidate's presentation is included below, listed in the order in which they presented.  Additionally, a link is provided to discuss the candidate's comments in the WashMo.com Message Boards.

	Susan Kreft-Langkopf	Video	Discuss
	Jeff Mohesky	Video	Discuss
	Greg Skornia	Video	Discuss
	Guy Midkiff	Video	Discuss

The February 4th City Council meeting included discussion of a new ordinance which would amend the current Washington City Code pertaining to truck routes in the City of Washington.  The amendment would redefine the truck routes to be limited to Highway 100 and 47, as well as Highway A.  Trucks in excess of 24,000 lbs would be limited to these routes, except when making local deliveries.

City Council and government officials, as well as residents and local businesses who would be affected by the change, discussed the topic for more than forty-five minutes.  The ordinance was tabled pending further discussion.  It was requested, and Darren Lamb (City Planning) offered, to continue discussion of the needs of the amendment during the next Traffic Meeting.  That meeting is to be held in the Engineering Conference Room at City Hall at 10am on Friday, February 15th.  It is open to the public.