Council adopts Activity Center rules restricting political groups during active voting days
Following a complaint about possible electioneering during early voting, council approved new Activity Center policies: known political groups will not be permitted access until 30 minutes after polls close; staff will coordinate calendars with the city secretary; staff will attempt rescheduling or relocation when polling reservations occur; rental agreements will include acknowledgement of election‑period restrictions.
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After an incident during early voting on Feb. 17 in which a rescheduled meeting overlapped with polling at the Lakeway Activity Center, the city manager recommended stricter access rules for political groups. City Manager Joseph Mullis told council staff had allowed a reservation to set up early and then received a complaint about potential electioneering near the polling location.
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