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Tempe rescinds park permit ordinance 2 months after it was unanimously approved

The council reversed the ordinance after a lawsuit dismissal, aiming to gather more public input before updating park gathering rules affecting groups of 30 or more.

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Tempe repeals a debated ordinance on park gatherings. Council seeks more public input after backlash.

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Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times
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Tempe repeals controversial parks ordinance after sustained backlash

Tempe passed the ordinance two months ago despite criticism that it targeted groups who help unhoused people in city parks.

·Phoenix, United States
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KPNXKPNX
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Tempe rescinds park permit ordinance 2 months after it was unanimously approved

Tempe repeals a debated ordinance on park gatherings. Council seeks more public input after backlash.

·Phoenix, United States
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KPNX broke the news in Phoenix, United States on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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