What and how are they looking to accomplish?
Officials for The Township of Milford MI are currently reviewing the ordinance language that governs solicitation. It is stated that at a recent Board of Trustees meeting, Trustee Dale Wiltse proposed a new ordinance for Milford MI that requires any street vendor, solicitor, peddler, transient merchant, or charitable solicitor to purchase a license from The Village of Milford MI and that this ordinance is merely for safety and not revenue purposes
As your local Milford MI REALTOR® -
I have elected to partner with REMAX Platinum and am proud to show this off. I do not mind registering with the municipality at all, as long as the fees are not outrageous. When I am out meeting and speaking with others, I where my identification tags so they are very visible to those I am speaking with and always begin by introducing myself and the company I represent.
As a Milford MI Homeowner and lifelong resident -
I speak for everyone within my household and family by stating
"I like to be absolutely positive that the person standing in front of me is who they say they are and are representing the stated company/organization as well". I feel that this ordinance is an expense to all of us Milford MI residents.
Let's break it down... The municipality will have to pay someone to generate and track these licenses.
How much does the Village of Milford Clerk get paid hourly to issue and track each license? vs. How much will a license cost?
Does this Village of Milford Clerk have this extra time available that it will require for such an added responsibility?
Or,
Will Milford MI have to hire (pay/employ) another person?
Do we really think that by making honest ones register (put their personal information on an index card) it will keep the dishonest ones away?
Eagerly looking forward to all of your opinions on this...
Cordially,
Wendy Valko, CDPE
Certified Distressed Property Expert
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Source: Spinal Column 10/21 Edition
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Wendy,
I saw your Tweet from @WendyValko
I'd be interested in the research behind why this is a safety issue. Especially since The Spinal Coumn also indicated no action was taken by the Village of Milford Council (Michigan) on proposed safety signs regarding helmets on the townships portion of the Milford Recreational Trail.
Good points about benefit versus costs to businesses. Will be interesting to see in upcoming issues.
As a RE/MAX of Michigan professional, I give you credit for wearing your identification and clearly including your contact information when passing out brochures and materials in Milford Twp Michigan.