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St. Marys council passes helmet rule for under‑18s, approves emergency measures and schedules executive session
Summary
At third reading the St. Marys City Council passed Ordinance 2025-22 requiring helmets for riders under 18 and approved an emergency ordinance (2025-21) and a resolution updating the solid waste management plan; the council also scheduled further readings and moved to an executive session on collective bargaining.
The St. Marys City Council approved multiple items in its meeting, including a new helmet requirement for minors and emergency measures.
Ordinance 2025-22, enacted at third reading, amends the city's code to require helmets for individuals under the age of 18 while operating or riding a bicycle, electric bicycle or low-speed mobility device. The council called for a motion to pass the ordinance and the vote was recorded as "All yeses." The ordinance was presented by the chair as a public-safety measure.
Also approved on third reading was Ordinance 2025-21,…
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