Tempe mayor defends fast-tracked change to divisive parks ordinance

On July 1, the Tempe City Council unanimously passed an update to its ordinance requiring permits for the use of public parks — but only after its members sat through six hours of overwhelming opposition voiced during public comment. A total of 77 people spoke out against the change, which many said they fear would infringe upon free speech and target groups that help unhoused people…



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