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Practitioner says Ashland fortune-telling ordinance discriminates, urges equal treatment for religious services

6489988 · October 10, 2025
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Summary

A local spiritual-practice provider told the commission that Ashland City Code 130.02 (the city's fortune-telling ordinance) discriminates against her religious practice and limits her ability to work at public events; she urged the city to remove or change restrictions that single out spiritual services.

Rachel Crawford of Bellefonte Princess Road addressed the Board of City Commissioners on Oct. 9 regarding Ashland City Code 130.02, the city's fortune-telling ordinance. She told the commission she is not a psychic and described her services as spiritual guidance that provides "clarity, insight, and guidance" using tools such as tarot readings.

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