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Council briefed on planned 'No Kings Mass' protest; police and sheriff aware and monitoring
Summary
Council members were notified of a planned Saturday protest at 350 East Main Street organized locally; staff and the police chief said organizers have been contacted, the event is expected to be peaceful and law enforcement will monitor for encroachment or escalation.
Council members were briefed on a planned protest — referred to in meeting comments as the "No Kings Mass" event — scheduled for Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at 350 East Main Street.
Council member Tanner raised the item and said the event had been posted on social media; staff identified an organizer named Alan Sumno and said the organizer had spoken with sheriff's office staff. The police chief told the council that local law enforcement and the sheriff's office have been in contact with event organizers, that they expect the core organizers to be peaceful, and that the primary concern is the possibility of paid or counter-protesters arriving and causing escalation.
The chief said officers will monitor the event and that enforcement would focus on any encroachment onto sidewalks or roadways; officers would intervene if participants blocked travel lanes. Staff noted the event does not appear to require a permit for use of the sidewalk/public area and urged organizers and citizens to coordinate with police if they need additional accommodations.
No permit denial or formal restrictions were announced during the meeting. The police chief said the department has resources available and will request additional assistance if the situation escalates.
