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Council debate over rescinding neon-sign ordinance produces tie votes; outcome not recorded in transcript
Summary
A split Lebanon City Council debated rescinding a signage ordinance on Aug. 26, producing a 3–3 roll-call split; the mayor was asked to cast a tie-breaking vote but the mayor's action is not recorded in the available transcript.
Lebanon City Council spent substantial time Aug. 26 debating whether to rescind a previously adopted ordinance that restricted certain signage, including neon signs. Councilors and members of the public described unintended consequences for historic businesses and compliance actions already taken; others argued the ordinance represented governmental overreach and should be rescinded.
Several councilors said the ordinance — which had been adopted previously and took effect in March — had been well intended…
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