Council clears League of Women Voters to set up tent on Canal Street for Sept. 26 event

The Common Council adopted Resolution 092326.3 granting the League of Women Voters permission to set up a tent on Canal Street on Saturday, September 26, 2026, for its "Come Meet the People Running" event, contingent on compliance with applicable city requirements.

The resolution text recorded in the minutes reads in part: "Whereas, the League of Women Voters has requested permission to set up a tent on Canal Street in the City of Lockport on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from ___to ___pm for its 'Come Meet the People Running' event; and" The motion's mover and seconder are not recorded by name in the transcript; the minutes state the motion was seconded and adopted, but do not list a vote tally.

The resolution also specifies the permit is contingent on filing a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Lockport as an additional insured, "if required by the City." The record does not indicate the hours requested for the tent setup or whether permit fees or traffic/street-closure details were discussed.

Next steps: The applicant must comply with city requirements and, if required, file the Certificate of Insurance with the City Clerk before the event.