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Council discusses panhandling, signage and enforcement; item kept for further review
Summary
Council discussed panhandling policies, signage ("Better Way to Give"), Sheriff Department brochures from Human Services and possible right-of-way infringement ordinance; members asked staff to pursue property-owner permission for signage and to await attorney/engineer feedback on possible ordinance language.
Canal Winchester City Council discussed panhandling and possible policy responses during the work session and decided to keep the item on the agenda while staff gathers legal and engineering feedback.
Missus Amick said the city has been clear that panhandling in the street or on private property is illegal but that people on other public property are exercising free-speech rights. The city has posted "Better Way to Give" signage…
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