By: Emmanuel Tobotinho Quiah
MAARYLAND–Harper City Mayor Abraham B. Jackson has announced a series of stricter municipal regulations targeting sanitation violations, public disorder and activities considered harmful to the city’s streets and public spaces.
The mayor made the pronouncement on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Harper City Hall, where he also donated three motorbikes to the City Council, City Hall security and the City Inspector to improve monitoring, enforcement and other municipal operations.
Under the new measures, individuals caught dragging planks, steel rods or similar materials along the city’s principal streets will be fined US$50.
Mayor Jackson also announced a US$250 fine for anyone transporting dead bodies on motorbikes through Harper’s principal streets.
He warned that individuals who violate the regulation on transporting bodies could face additional measures, including the possibility of having the deceased buried at Harper Park Wood Cemetery.
The mayor said the measures are intended to promote greater order and ensure that activities taking place within the city are conducted in a manner that respects public safety, sanitation and municipal regulations.
As part of efforts to improve cleanliness, Mayor Jackson announced a citywide cleanup campaign in Old Kru Town, scheduled for the first Saturday of September. He called on residents and community leaders to participate in the exercise and help keep the city clean.
The mayor also renewed his warning against allowing domestic animals to roam freely on city streets, stressing the need for residents to take responsibility for animals under their care.
Meanwhile, Mayor Jackson said Harper is expected to receive a garbage truck by 2027, which he said would significantly strengthen the city’s capacity to collect and manage waste.
The latest measures signal a stronger enforcement approach by the Harper City administration, with authorities urging residents, businesses and other city users to comply with municipal regulations.
Mayor Jackson encouraged residents to cooperate with city officials as the administration works to improve sanitation, public order and the overall appearance of Harper.
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