El Monte : Crossing Guard Vote Put Off
The City Council postponed a vote Tuesday on money for additional crossing guards, citing uncertainty about funding as the city faces a $1.1-million budget deficit.
Councilman Jack Crippen expressed dismay that more money for the program has yet to be provided by the El Monte School Board.
“I haven’t heard anything from school board representatives about funding more guards,” Crippen said. “They should be more involved. What could be more important than the safety of children?”
Council members said there are intersections in the city that pose a threat to children who use them daily. Mayor Don McMillen instructed City Atty. David F. Gondek to study the use of federal bicycle and pedestrian funds to staff the intersections.
Each additional guard would cost the city $3,300 through the end of the school year.
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