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Assembly permit ordinance review
Summary
The mayor asked for a constitutional review of the city's event and assembly permit rules, which require permits for gatherings of just 25 people and carry a reportedly $25 fee. The city attorney found no free-speech problems but will bring a peer-city comparison chart.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
The permit fee is reportedly $25; no budget impact identified.
✅Who benefits
Event organizers get clearer, fairer permitting rules once the comparison is complete.
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