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Pierce amends municipal code to harmonize penalties with state law (Ordinance 2026-02)

Board of Trustees of the Town of Pierce · January 12, 2026

Summary

Ordinance No. 2026-02 was adopted to amend the Pierce Municipal Code to harmonize municipal penalties with state law and clarify municipal court sentencing authority; the adoption was unanimous.

The board adopted Ordinance No. 2026-02 to amend the Pierce Municipal Code to align municipal penalties with state law and to clarify the municipal court's sentencing authority. Trustee Geoffery Broughton moved to adopt the ordinance and Trustee Glen Lester seconded; the minutes record a roll call vote of all "AYES."

The minutes do not include the specific amended penalty amounts or the reworded code sections. The adoption formally directs the town attorney and clerk to prepare ordinance publication and any municipal court notifications necessary for implementation.

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