Residents urge clarification of election-site rules; developer warns permitting delay is costly
A Conroe resident asked the court to pull a consent-agenda item covering election-site 'green area' and signage rules for clarification; a local developer said policy requiring precinct acknowledgement is blocking permit submittals, estimating $1,000,000 tied up and 'We are losing over $18,000 a month.'
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During the public-comment period, Betty Boren Avery of Conroe asked the court to pull consent-agenda Item 9, letter H, seeking clearer language about the 'green area' around polling places and the allowed size of campaign signs. Avery said she wanted the stipulations explained so that everyday citizens understand how the rules apply and asked to meet with staff to discuss changes.
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