Mission Statement

The City of Brownsville Graffiti Abatement Program “BAG” (Brownsville Against Graffiti) has been assembled to help eradicate graffiti in the community. The city calls to order partnerships with private citizens, business owners, youth volunteers, schools, neighborhoods associations, crime watch groups, the police, courts and government agencies to unite and tackle this problem.

Dear Friend,

Thank you for your commitment to eradicating Graffiti in Brownsville. Graffiti is a crime that cost our nations billons of dollars every year and more significantly makes our community unsafe. The creation of Brownsville Against Graffiti sends a clear message to those committing this crime. We will no longer tolerate this illegal activity in our city. Join me and many others in protecting our neighborhoods from graffiti and ultimately help us Keep Brownsville Beautiful.

Edward C. Camarillo
Former City Commissioner District 4






Graffiti triggers crime, littering,and new research suggests that the mere presence of graffiti doubles the number of people littering and stealing in a neighborhood.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27825380/from/ET/


Why should I care about graffiti?

Not only is graffiti unattractive, it lowers property values and encourages other types of crime in neighborhoods. By removing graffiti promptly, property owners can send a message to the people responsible for graffiti.

How can I remove graffiti from my property?

The City of Brownsville's Graffiti Abatement Program (GAP) helps property owners remove graffiti from their property AT NO COST.click here