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How to Report Graffiti in Dixon Online, Instantly

Have you seen graffiti around town? How can we discourage future vandalism? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

UPDATE: We received the following note from the City of Dixon Wednesday, which offers the simplest and fastest way to report vandalism or graffiti: 

"[We] have a “REPORT A CONCERN” module on the city of Dixon website that allows for electronic submittal of reporting items such as Graffiti. Feel free to share. We do want to get the information from the citizens and out to the appropriate department as quickly as possible." (View a picture of the module in the images on the right). 

ORIGINAL STORY: We try to post the crime logs as often as possible on Dixon Patch (although we admittedly miss some days). While most of the police calls are minor in nature, it's easy to notice some trends that show up often. 

One of those trends lately has been graffiti in town. We wanted to take a second to share how to go about reporting this kind of vandalism when you see it. Here's what the City of Dixon has to say:  

"If graffiti is on private property, please contact the Code Compliance Officer at 707-678-7075 extension 133. If graffiti is on public property, please contact the Public Works department at 707-678-7050 or 707-678-7000."

Have you seen graffiti around town? How can we discourage future vandalism? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Gary Erwin January 8, 2013 at 05:42 pm
Graffiti is a big problem with the potential of becoming a HUGE PROBLEM for Dixon.
I would consider imposing the Maximum penalty allowable for graffiti in and around the town. The City should also consider an alternative program at the same time. It’s time to crack down and get serious. http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/nevius/article/Bold-solution-to-S-F-graffiti-problem-3203478.php
Leslie Earl January 9, 2013 at 03:36 pm
One effective way to prevent graffiti where possible is to plant shrubbery (preferably with spiky leaves) in front of large blank surfaces. This way the graffiti can't be seen by anyone so that discourages those who wish to be vandals. They always want their 'work' to be seen, preferably by rivals. If shrubbery is impractical, putting up something which prevents access to large blank walls/areas is useful.
harold lederer January 9, 2013 at 04:31 pm
Simple solution: SHOOT THE LITTLE BASTARDS..ON SIGHT, period!!!!
Why go thru all the expense of...We have to rehabilitate them.
Debby Gabriel January 9, 2013 at 04:44 pm
Planting cactus is one way, but remarkable the surveillance cameras have wide area usage and they are so small they would not know they were there (for public property). Public property can do the same.

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Greg Coppes June 12, 2013 at 05:07 pm
a Auto parts store. An O'reilly's I'm pretty sure
Shawn June 12, 2013 at 07:16 pm
Didn't O'Reilly's just close on the other side of town? There's a 'for lease' sign on the building.
Lindsey Hickman June 16, 2013 at 12:32 am
It is indeed an O'Reilly's Auto Parts, relocating from the Pitt School Road/Market Lane location,Read More per Dixon City Hall.
Dan Mattingly May 31, 2013 at 02:58 pm
Great to see the 4th graders getting ready for their 5th grade camp at Alliance Redwoods. I took myRead More 6th graders there for many years and Alliance has an outstanding program that keeps the kids focused on environmental education and stewardship. The night hike through the redwoods was always their favorite (along with the zip line). Note: No need to bring snacks as the dining hall meals has everything you will need, but you may want to bring some extra money for the gift shop. Dan Mattingly/Retired Teacher
Dan Mattingly May 31, 2013 at 02:49 pm
Thanks for the post Dean. The Dixon VFW has contributed several thousand dollars so far to bothRead More homes in Dixon and will be contributing a lot more in the future for these Vets. The housing program is managed by the North Bay Coummity Action Council (formerly known as the Fairfield/Suisun CAC). The Vets are very grateful for all the community support. Dan Mattingly/Dixon Quartermaster/VFW Post 8151
Dean M. Manley June 2, 2013 at 04:00 pm
One project we are trying to get funding or donations for is we need approximately 50 cubic yards ofRead More top soil to even out the back and side yards and bring them up even with the patio in the back.
Dan Mattingly June 3, 2013 at 01:38 pm
Hi Dean. Come to the next VFW meeting. I'm sure the members will support this. You might want toRead More get an estimate from Dixon Landscape Materials for a fill dirt load.