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District Links: Lawmaker pulls emergency bill to stop unpaid speed camera, parking fines from doubling; battle over foie gras intensifies; and more

By Chris Kain On Oct 21, 2026

Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White Sr. yesterday withdrew emergency legislation that sought to stop the fines for unpaid parking and traffic tickets from doubling after 30 days — avoiding a formal ruling that the bill’s fiscal impact meant it was out of order.

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