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Council to review proposal tightening rules around campaigning at polling stations
Summary
Council debated whether to tighten restrictions on campaigning and candidate presence near polling sites. Some members argued expanded buffers would protect voters from harassment; others said expanded limits would impede grassroots access. The mayor directed staff to draft an ordinance for Committee of the Whole review.
Councilmembers debated whether to tighten local rules on campaigning at polling stations at the Feb. 26 meeting, prompted by complaints about aggressive behavior at some polling locations.
The mayor opened the discussion noting a previous council request to consider limiting activity near polling doors and…
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