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Council discusses public-gathering security costs after high-profile Monroe square event
Summary
Council members reviewed use of city police and fire resources at a recent unsanctioned public gathering that cost the city more than $10,000; the city attorney warned about First Amendment limits on restricting security at public forum areas.
Monroe City Council members discussed the cost and city response to a recent public gathering on Oct. 14 after officials said the event required city police and fire resources that cost the city more than $10,000.
A council member said he received about 35 communications from residents upset that city tax dollars were used for the unsanctioned event and asked whether guidelines should be developed for…
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