Newark Citycouncilman-at-Large Takes on Shoefiti
Newark, New Jersey has a shoefiti problem, according to one of their concilmen-at-large, and he’s planning on doing something about it. Jeffery Mays of The Star Ledger researched what people in Newark things shoefiti signifies and what should be done about it in a Sep 16, column:
Shoe mystery hangs over city - NJ.com
Knotted shoes or sneakers hanging from utility wires are common in Newark. What it signifies depends on whom you ask. Some say it’s a sign drugs are being sold in the area. Others say it marks a gang’s territory. Or maybe it’s just the result of some kids having fun.
Whatever it means, Newark Councilman-at-large Carlos Gonzalez believes it isn’t good. His recent unanimously approved resolution calls on Verizon and PSE&G to help the city take the hanging footwear down.
“To most people it means we are ready to deal,” said Gonzalez, referring to drug sales. “Regardless, we want to keep our community as clean as possible. It’s a quality of life issue.”
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