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Solicitor and charitable solicitation ordinance amendments
Summary
After people used city solicitor permits to collect money for themselves door to door, the Council tightened both the itinerant merchant and charitable solicitation rules. Legit charity fundraisers and youth groups won't be affected.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Residents who won't be misled by door-to-door solicitors collecting for themselves.
⚠️Who could be affected
None identified; Police Chief Anderson confirmed local fundraisers and youth groups are unaffected.
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