Well, I just returned from a VERY interesting #Indivisible #SantaFe (ISF) meeting. Santa Fe’s new mayor was summoned to the meeting by a #NewMexico state legislator in attendance. This led to me having to supply the meeting with an impromptu presentation on First Amendment law and why the City of Santa Fe cannot lawfully charge ISF $25,000+ for a closed streets permit for #NoKings on March 28. 1/
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@heidilifeldman We're seeing similar problems in Walnut Creek, California, where just to issue a public park permit (not even to close the streets) for No Kings 3 the city is demanding $9800, AND payment to rent 8 portapotties, AND the Indivisible chapter must purchase event insurance. That total could easily run to $15K or $20K.
I put them in touch with the regional National Lawyers Guild for consultation about speech-muzzling permitting practices. Do you have other recommendations?
@bhahne Do you have contacts with the local ACLU?
@heidilifeldman I could direct them to ACLU Norcal, however based on ACLU Norcal's web site it looks like they prefer to focus on impact litigation. My NLG contact did suggest that he'd reach out within his contact circles.
@bhahne keep me posted, good to compare notes
Am I misreading this, or is the mayor being a dick?
Dude, if something costs $25K and people find an alternative approach that doesnt cost $25K, that's *normal*, and not at all like building a house without a permit.
