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‘Doing some housekeeping’: Mission amends electioneering ordinance
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points According to the city secretary, this update is essentially a matter of "doing some housekeeping" to address issues with the current ordinance. Changes are being made to electioneering rules at polling locations on city-owned properties.
Changes are being made to electioneering rules at polling locations on city-owned properties. A new article has been added to the code of ordinances to establish regulations for electioneering and placement of related materials. This move aims to create reasonable and content-neutral guidelines.
The city council voted unanimously to approve the amendment. According to the city secretary, this update is essentially a matter of "doing some housekeeping" to address issues with the current ordinance. The city attorney had recommended adding the new article to the code of ordinances.
Further details about the amended ordinance are available, providing more information on the new regulations and their implications.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
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