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Residents press county on protest costs and permitting; staff explain courthouse-ground rules
Summary
Residents asked whether protesters need permits or bonds and urged the county to disclose protest-related costs. County staff explained courthouse grounds are public property, that groups of more than 50 must provide insurance for events on courthouse grounds, and referenced Supreme Court forum-analysis principles for First Amendment speech.
Residents used public comment to press the council for clarity on protest permitting and county costs related to recent demonstrations. Frank Cannon (West Lafayette, Wabash Township) asked the county to share any expenses it incurred responding to protests, cited a January 27 event and warned of a potential March 28 national event, and urged Sheriff Goldsmith’s office and county leadership to plan…
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