City looking to crack down on nuisance properties

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Airway Heights police are dealing with nuisance properties throughout the community, and during the Oct. 9 city council meeting Chief Brad Richmond asked council to consider making stricter penalties for properties that repeatedly violate city code.

Richmond said the issue is an ongoing issue, but the method for dealing with the problem is less than adequate.

Several residents attended the meeting, and shared similar concerns during the public comment period.

According to Richmond the chronic nuisance properties can become a financial burden to the city, so the city needs a st...