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Residents, performers and WorldMark representatives press council on downtown busking approach; ordinance still in development
Summary
Public commenters and representatives from WorldMark and the Oregon Coast tourism partnership addressed the City Council about proposals to regulate busking and street solicitation in downtown Seaside and along the Prom. Speakers urged the city to distinguish between problematic behavior and longstanding, responsible performers and asked the city
A public discussion on proposed regulation of street solicitation and “busking” drew several speakers at the March 10 City Council meeting, including long‑time performers who warned a broad ban would criminalize responsible artists, and representatives of WorldMark and the Oregon Coast tourism partnership who described efforts to tighten vendor supervision and reduce intrusive solicitation.
Nut graf: No ordinance has been finalized; councilors and staff said they are still gathering public comment and meeting with stakeholders. Presenters urged the city not to conflate repeat, aggressive solicitation with everyday street musicians and artisans, and WorldMark representatives said they are changing vendor practices to reduce…
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