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Brook Park students petition city to extend trick or treating hours

Posted at 10:25 PM, Oct 27, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-27 22:25:22-04

In the political climate we live in there is a constant battle for elected leaders between governing and pleasing constituents. It seems that everybody wants something but is it doable, sustainable and economically feasible?

Some groups though won't take no for an answer and that's what Brook Park Mayor Tom Coyne found himself going up against when he was met at City Hall Thursday by a group with a petition seeking a change in city policy.

"More candy," they chanted as they made their case. The group was actually made up of fourth-grade students from Brook Park Memorial who marched to City Hall to petition the mayor to extend trick or treating hours this year by a half hour in the city this Halloween. They may not have a vote but they most certainly have a voice.

"How powerful as a 9 and 10-year-old that you can make a difference even at the age that they are," said teacher Mickey Krivak of the students who talked of spending more time with friends and family.

In the end, Coyne caved to the pressure, although he said there were actually legitimate reasons for extending the hours from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

"You know we're the home of Malley's Candy so this could have a great economic impact on our city. Another half hour of candy is good for the economy of Brook Park," said Coyne.