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Public commenters criticize campaign sign littering and question council's handling of First Amendment rights

2388869 · February 25, 2025
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Two members of the public used the Feb. 25, 2025 public comment period to raise concerns about campaign sign littering and to ask whether the council can limit topics during public comment. Council Chair Ivy pushed back on one speaker's remarks about specific candidates and reminded both speakers of time and decorum rules.

Two members of the public addressed the Prince George's County Council Feb. 25, 2025 during the scheduled public comment period to raise separate concerns about campaign signage and the scope of free-speech protections in public meetings.

Jacques Chevalier told the council he was speaking on behalf of community members upset about campaign signs ‘‘littering’’ county streets after a candidate…

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