Education-first approach working for Haldimand bylaw officers

One charge laid by County bylaw, eight by OPP since start of pandemic

By Mike Renzella

The Haldimand Press

HALDIMAND—While the public has been increasingly split over following COVID-19 restrictions, Haldimand County Bylaw department only laid one charge related to the restrictions in 2020, and so far, none in 2021.

“Bylaw employs an education-first approach to dealing with complaints,” said Randy Charlton, Manager of Building & Bylaw Enforcement for the County. “There is a general sense that the public is more aware that there are regulations, however many individuals have difficulty interpreting those regulations and how the regulations apply to them.”

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