I have a couple of somewhat related questions:
- What are your City's policies or practices regarding partisan political groups using City property like a community room or park gazebo?
- What about political groups planning a special event that requires City resources to block off streets etc.? What if the group/event organizer pays for the City staff time and resources?
- Does your policy/practice change if these events are political fundraisers?
Particularly in light of the following state law issues: (1) the principle that City resources cannot be used to influence elections (see, e.g., cases on bond elections); and (2) 11 O.S. 22-101.1 that states that municipal employees shall not engage in partisan political activity while on duty. (Aware of, but not focused on, First Amendment considerations right now).
Teresa Nowlin | City Attorney
211 North Elm | P.O Box 2007 | Jenks, OK 74037
918-299-5883 Office
I have a couple of somewhat related questions:
* What are your City's policies or practices regarding partisan political groups using City property like a community room or park gazebo?
* What about political groups planning a special event that requires City resources to block off streets etc.? What if the group/event organizer pays for the City staff time and resources?
* Does your policy/practice change if these events are political fundraisers?
Particularly in light of the following state law issues: (1) the principle that City resources cannot be used to influence elections (see, e.g., cases on bond elections); and (2) 11 O.S. 22-101.1 that states that municipal employees shall not engage in partisan political activity while on duty. (Aware of, but not focused on, First Amendment considerations right now).
Teresa Nowlin | City Attorney
211 North Elm | P.O Box 2007 | Jenks, OK 74037
918-299-5883 Office