City Ordinance to Curb Prostitution

LONGVIEW — Prostitution is a growing problem for one East Texas city and local business owners are fed up with it. Longview leaders are hoping a new ordinance will help police crack down. Longview Public Information Officer, Kevin Brownlee says for prostitutes that have been arrested and convicted in the last year for prostitution, if they’re found on the streets or in public flagging down motorists for the purpose of engaging in prostitution, they can be arrested and charged with a class c misdemeanor for violation of the city ordinance. Brownlee says it’s a combined community effort. According to KETK, the ordinance was passed Thursday night and is effective immediately.