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Council tables amendment that would restrict leafleting on county parking property amid free‑speech concerns
Summary
Council voted 6-1 to table an ordinance amendment aimed at prohibiting placing leaflets on vehicles parked on county real estate, after testimony from the acting sheriff and legal discussion about scope and First Amendment limits.
Northampton County Council voted 6-1 on May 15 to table consideration of an amendment to the county real estate rules that would prohibit placing leaflets on vehicles parked on county property.
Acting Sheriff Chris Zieger told council the proposed change responds to complaints about leaflets and flyers left on vehicles in the county parking deck that later turn into litter and create safety concerns. “What happens ultimately at the…
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