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Washington council adopts amendments to unlawful assembly code

Washington City Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary

The council adopted amendments to Chapter 20 (Sections 20‑6 and 20‑7) governing unlawful assemblies after a staff review by the Director of Police‑Fire Services; the ordinance was adopted unanimously.

The Washington City Council adopted amendments to Chapter 20, Articles I, Sections 20‑6 and 20‑7 of the Washington City Code addressing unlawful assembly during its Jan. 10 meeting.

Stacy Drakeford, Director of Police‑Fire Services, reviewed the proposed changes with Council before the motion to adopt. On a motion by Councilmember William Pitt, seconded by Councilmember Bobby E. Roberson, Council voted to adopt the ordinance as presented.

The minutes summarize the review and adoption but do not include the ordinance language in full; staff will maintain the ordinance text in city code records and provide implementing guidance as needed.

The ordinance was adopted by recorded vote as part of the regular meeting actions.