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Public commenters accuse selective enforcement after political chalk removed from Green Prince Trail
Summary
At the Sept. 15 meeting, public commenters said city staff scrubbed non‑vulgar political chalk messages from the Green Prince Trail and called it selective enforcement; speakers urged the council to protect political speech and provide clearer public-comment processes.
Woodstock, Ga. — Two residents told the City Council on Sept. 15 they believe city staff selectively removed political chalk messages and constrained public comment opportunities, and they urged council to protect free expression in public spaces.
Wayne Marshall and Martha Jean Schindler addressed the council during public comment about the Green Prince Trail, which Marshall described as a nonpolitical community amenity. “This should be a nonpolitical and graffiti-free area for all to enjoy,” Marshall said, asking candidates to refrain from persistent campaign messages on shared green…
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