- Target:
- Town of Ocean City Government
- Region:
- United States of America
PREAMBLE: CONCERNING THE SYSTEMIC FAILURE OF SAFETY AND SUPPORT PROTOCOLS
WHEREAS, the Town of Ocean City is a municipal entity tasked with the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety, welfare, and protection of its residents, visitors, and employees; and
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2024, a catastrophic failure in safety procedures and regulatory oversight resulted in a fatal tram incident that has profoundly impacted the community and the lives of those involved; and
WHEREAS, the subsequent administrative response by the Town of Ocean City has failed to provide the necessary mental health, financial, and legal support for the surviving employee(s), directly resulting in documented cases of PTSD, loss of housing, loss of assets, and total financial ruin; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned citizens believe that a government is only as strong as the accountability it holds for its own errors and the compassion it shows to its workers in times of crisis;
THEREFORE, we, the undersigned residents and taxpayers of Worcester County, Wicomico County, and the surrounding regions, do hereby petition the Mayor and City Council to acknowledge this negligence and provide immediate, meaningful restitution to the affected party.
TITLE: PETITION FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESTITUTION REGARDING THE AUGUST 2024 TRAM INCIDENT
TO: The Mayor and City Council of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland
FROM: Concerned Citizens of Worcester and Wicomico Counties and Surrounding Areas
PREAMBLE: We, the undersigned residents and community members, submit this petition to address the systemic negligence of the Town of Ocean City government and its agents. The failure to uphold safety protocols and legal regulations resulted in a catastrophic incident on August 20, 2024. While the physical loss of life was a tragedy for the community, the subsequent treatment of the surviving individual(s) involved has created a secondary crisis of financial and personal ruin.
STATEMENT OF NEGLIGENCE AND IMPACT: On August 20, 2024, an incident involving an Ocean City tram occurred, which we believe was the direct result of a failure to enforce established safety procedures. This negligence has caused a cascade of devastating consequences for the affected party, including:
* Severe Psychological Trauma: Documented PTSD and the absence of adequate mental health support from the employer.
* Total Financial Collapse: The loss of employment and subsequent loss of essential benefits, resulting in the loss of housing, transportation, and personal assets.
* Loss of Dignity: The failure of the Town to provide a safety net for those operating under its jurisdiction.
OUR DEMANDS: We, the undersigned, formally request that the Town of Ocean City Government take the following immediate actions:
1. Independent Investigation: A transparent, third-party investigation into the safety violations and administrative failures that led to the incident.
2. Comprehensive Restitution: Immediate financial compensation for the affected individual(s) to cover lost wages, the loss of housing/assets, and ongoing medical and mental health expenses.
3. Policy Reform: The immediate implementation of rigorous safety training and a "Crisis Support Protocol" to ensure that any employee or individual involved in a municipal accident is provided with immediate mental health and legal resources.
CONCLUSION: The Town of Ocean City holds a duty of care to its employees and the public. Justice has not yet been served. We stand in solidarity with the former Tram driver and demand that the Town take accountability for the human cost of this negligence.
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The Accountability and Restitution for the August 2024 Tram Incident petition to Town of Ocean City Government was written by Tiffany Wright and is in the category Local Government at GoPetition.