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Council revisits panhandling, signage and litter concerns; law director reiterates free-speech limits
Summary
Canal Winchester council revisited panhandling and litter concerns on Sept. 15, discussing signage and cleanup while the law director cautioned that panhandling is protected speech unless it creates safety or ordinance violations.
Canal Winchester City Council returned to a discussion of panhandling and related litter concerns on Sept. 15 after residents and council members reported ongoing problems in several locations. The council reviewed legal limits on regulation and discussed noncriminal responses, including signage and cleanup.
Council member (Shea) noted resident complaints about trash associated with people soliciting and asked whether additional signage with fines might help. "They're concerned about the image…they're concerned about other things," Shea said, recounting…
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