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Spectrum representative asks Struthers council to allow weekday door‑to‑door solicitation; council urges follow‑up with mayor
Summary
Victor Perry, a Spectrum door‑to‑door representative, asked the Struthers City Council to open solicitor permits to weekdays instead of the current Saturday‑only rule; council members expressed concerns about elder protection and fairness, advised Perry to try Saturdays and meet with the mayor and safety director to discuss requirements.
Victor Perry, who identified himself as a senior Resident Connectivity Specialist with Spectrum, told the Struthers City Council on Nov. 12 that his door‑to‑door work brings internet, TV and phone deals to residents and asked the council to allow Spectrum representatives to solicit Monday through Friday rather than only on Saturdays.
Perry described how his team visits homes without service or with outdated bundles and said those visits often lead to lower monthly costs for residents. He also said Spectrum currently holds a solicitor’s license limited to Saturdays and requested the city change the permitting structure for his company so he could work weekdays during normal business hours.
Several council members questioned whether granting an exception to a single business would be appropriate and said the city maintains Saturday‑only solicitation rules in part to protect older residents. One council member said the town has a longstanding practice limiting solicitation for community protection. The council urged Perry to meet with the mayor’s office and the safety service director to provide a list of conditions or safeguards the company could meet and recommended Perry continue to operate under the current Saturday permit while discussions proceed.
Perry provided operational details to staff before leaving contact information: he said permit costs include roughly $300 per year and a $50 background check fee and described a 30‑day homeowner opt‑out cycle. Perry also said his organization provides retention and customer service functions to try to resolve pricing concerns for long‑standing customers. Council members praised his representation but emphasized process and equity concerns; no change to the city’s solicitation rules was made that evening.
