Ward 7 Residents to Speak Up for Free Speech Tonight

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)
DC Ward 7 residents – concerned about the potential impact the noise bill will have on free speech rights in the District – will voice their concerns about the bill to DC Councilmember Yvette Alexander at her “State of the Ward” meeting tonight at 6P. Alexander and six other Councilmembers gave initial approval to the noise bill – which would severely limit free speech rights in DC – in early May (DC Council Votes to Limit Free Speech 5/7/08 UC). She had voiced her support for a labor-supported compromise amendment but changed her vote at the last minute. The City Council will hold a second vote on the bill on June 3. “If you live in Ward 7, come to the meeting and let her know that you want to protect free speech,” says the Speak and Be Heard Coalition, which is organizing efforts to defeat the legislation at the June 3 vote. Watch UNION CITY and the website for upcoming actions leading up to the June 3 vote.