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Council requests draft panhandling ordinance that would limit certain locations and behaviors
Summary
City council requested the city solicitor craft an ordinance that would restrict panhandling in certain locations and prohibit specific behaviors, while noting the First Amendment protections for solicitation.
The Lowell City Council on March 25 asked the city solicitor to draft an ordinance aimed at restricting certain types and locations of panhandling while preserving constitutional protections for speech. The motion, introduced by Councilor Robinson, instructed the solicitor to craft language that balances free-speech rights with public safety and pedestrian convenience.
Councilor Robinson said the motion was intended…
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