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Columbus County commissioners approve ordinance removing permit requirement for gatherings after public hearing
Summary
The Columbus County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt an ordinance removing the county requirement that organizers secure permits for public gatherings, following a public hearing in which residents raised concerns about protests near schools and the ordinance's necessity.
The Columbus County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt an ordinance removing the county requirement that organizers secure permits for public gatherings, following a public hearing in which residents raised concerns about protests near schools and whether the local rule was redundant with existing state or civil law.
The ordinance, listed on the agenda as an Attorney's Office item, was moved by Commissioner Watts and seconded by Commissioner Bullard. After a brief discussion and public comment, the motion carried; Commissioner Eadsen was recorded as opposed.
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