Saturday declared Graffiti Awareness Day

June 19, 2007 05:33 PM PDT

It's an ugly sight and just about everywhere. It's estimated graffiti clean up costs taxpayers and businesses $30 million a year. This week, state, county, and city leaders are joining forces with Metro to help curb the problem.

During their county commission meeting Tuesday morning commissioners proclaimed this Saturday, June 23, as Graffiti Awareness Day. Governor Jim Gibbons also proclaimed Saturday as Graffiti Awareness Day. The City of Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas will do the same later this week.

The county is hoping to get the community involved this Saturday by giving out paint and brushes. Several commissioners will also be out there rolling up there sleeves and painting over graffiti.

The supplies will be given out at the Hollywood Recreation Center and the west Flamingo Senior Center from 8 am until noon.