The borough council finally backed down and scrapped that ridiculous performance ordinance. They realized we were not going to let them silence our musicians or peaceful protesters. Stay sharp because we need to make sure they do not try to sneak this garbage back onto the agenda later.
October 17, 2016
Final supporters
The West Chester borough has always supported local arts and music. From Swingin Summer Thursdays to local musicians and artists going out preforming on the streets. Not for money but for the enjoyment of sharing their craft with the public. This was until now. The West Chester borough has an ordinance that is being proposed that would shut any performance on public or private property down. This ordinance would not only damage the great facilitation of the arts that the West Chester community provides, it will also stop the peaceful protesters on the corner of market and high from preforming or singing (without any amplification) during their protests. This is a violation of our first amendment right. Please support us in putting a stop to this ordinance being enacted and support the thriving arts and music community in West Chester.
Updates
July 20, 2016
The borough council is finally sweating because they see that we refuse to let them kill our town's culture. This momentum proves that the people of West Chester are not going to sit back and watch our rights get trampled.
Reached 100 supporters
July 20, 2016
30 Comments
As a member of Gay Church Band I can attest to the peaceful and playful nature of everything we do. Children love dancing to guitarists and the band is always happy to let young ones play around on the instruments and to encourage them. Live and let live.
This ban is absolutely ridiculous. West Chester University is known for its superb music program. West Chester township should try to showcase its talented citizens, not suppress them.
Not only is this a violation of freedom of speech/expression, but it is sucking the soul out of the town. When I lived here, it was always so pleasant to see people playing music on the sidewalk. It made West Chester seem so alive.
Street performers are part of what gives the town such great character. I don't go into town for the bars, I go to have a great time and enjoy the atmosphere.
This is absurd that this proposal was even thought of! West Chester used to be a hub of showcasing local music. And it's dropped so much in recent years, especially with the closing of The Note. We need to support the creative arts and music, not squash it.
West Chester Borough should maybe focus on the homeless nuts that linger around the town and beg for money so they can spend it on the heroin they purchase from the (former) 7/11 workers. They should also focus on the endless amount of sexual assaults that occur on and near the campus. What a joke. This is America. Playing music on the sidewalk is harmless.
Please don't ban the music!
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The borough council finally backed down and scrapped that ridiculous performance ordinance. They realized we were not going to let them silence our musicians or peaceful protesters. Stay sharp because we need to make sure they do not try to sneak this garbage back onto the agenda later.
October 17, 2016
Final supporters
The West Chester borough has always supported local arts and music. From Swingin Summer Thursdays to local musicians and artists going out preforming on the streets. Not for money but for the enjoyment of sharing their craft with the public. This was until now. The West Chester borough has an ordinance that is being proposed that would shut any performance on public or private property down. This ordinance would not only damage the great facilitation of the arts that the West Chester community provides, it will also stop the peaceful protesters on the corner of market and high from preforming or singing (without any amplification) during their protests. This is a violation of our first amendment right. Please support us in putting a stop to this ordinance being enacted and support the thriving arts and music community in West Chester.
Updates
July 20, 2016
The borough council is finally sweating because they see that we refuse to let them kill our town's culture. This momentum proves that the people of West Chester are not going to sit back and watch our rights get trampled.
Reached 100 supporters
July 20, 2016
30 Comments
I have read the proposed ordinance. The ordinance, if enacted, is clearly overbroad and violates the First Amendment Right to Free Speech.. The ordinance appears to be a "solution" to a non-existent problem.
As a member of Gay Church Band I can attest to the peaceful and playful nature of everything we do. Children love dancing to guitarists and the band is always happy to let young ones play around on the instruments and to encourage them. Live and let live.
This ban is absolutely ridiculous. West Chester University is known for its superb music program. West Chester township should try to showcase its talented citizens, not suppress them.
Not only is this a violation of freedom of speech/expression, but it is sucking the soul out of the town. When I lived here, it was always so pleasant to see people playing music on the sidewalk. It made West Chester seem so alive.
Street performers are part of what gives the town such great character. I don't go into town for the bars, I go to have a great time and enjoy the atmosphere.
This is absurd that this proposal was even thought of! West Chester used to be a hub of showcasing local music. And it's dropped so much in recent years, especially with the closing of The Note. We need to support the creative arts and music, not squash it.
West Chester Borough should maybe focus on the homeless nuts that linger around the town and beg for money so they can spend it on the heroin they purchase from the (former) 7/11 workers. They should also focus on the endless amount of sexual assaults that occur on and near the campus. What a joke. This is America. Playing music on the sidewalk is harmless.
Please don't ban the music!
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I have read the proposed ordinance. The ordinance, if enacted, is clearly overbroad and violates the First Amendment Right to Free Speech.. The ordinance appears to be a "solution" to a non-existent problem.