Title
Resolution - A Resolution Establishing a Policy for Political Vending at City Events
Requested Action
Approve the Resolution.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Resolution.
Description/History
The City Council has expressed a desire to create a policy to address political vendors at city events. The proposed resolution prohibits political vending at city events. “Political Vending” is limited to vendors who, through a booth or sponsorship, want to promote a political campaign, political affiliation, or political position. The purpose of the policy is to reaffirm the city’s position in remaining impartial to any political viewpoints during events that are organized by the city. This policy only restricts political vendors from using a booth at a city event or sponsoring a city event-it does not apply to third-party special events in the city, nor does it restrict any person’s right to political speech outside the scope of a booth or sponsorship at a city event.
Prepared By
Drew Larkin, City Attorney