Remove limit on how many days per week organizations can hold bingo games
In Plain English
Current city law restricts how often nonprofit organizations can host bingo fundraisers each week. The proposed change eliminates this restriction entirely. Organizations could then hold bingo games any number of days they choose.
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Votes
First reading and lay over two weeks for second reading
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would eliminate weekly limits on nonprofit bingo fundraisers. Under current city law, nonprofits can only host bingo games a limited number of days per week, but this change would allow them to hold fundraisers as often as they want. This could help local charities, schools, and community groups raise more money for their causes. The ordinance will return for a required second reading and final vote in two weeks.
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