Several board members were explicit during a meeting Thursday in their desire to strike the law from the books, and none raised any clear opposition. At the core of their reasoning was the law’s disproportionate use against people of color and those experiencing homelessness, as well as questions about whether it was achieving its stated goal.
“The ordinance is outdated,” board member Dr. Bill Daniell said.
At the same time, members sought to make clear that they support and encourage voluntary helmet use and may replace the law with a resolution stating as much.
Board members began their reconsideration of the law amid new scrutiny of how it was being
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