Supporters of Republican President Donald Trump, supporters of presidential candidate Democrat Joe Biden, along with those showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement stand near each other at the corner of Second Street and Baker Avenue on Monday, Aug. 24. (Heidi Desch/Whitefish Pilot)
September 2, 2020
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Council rejects ordinance restricting demonstrations
Whitefish City Council on a split vote Tuesday night rejected a proposal that aimed to place restrictions on gatherings and demonstrations.
Council to vote on emergency ordinance prohibiting gatherings
Whitefish City Council on Tuesday will consider an emergency ordinance prohibiting organized gatherings and demonstrations without a special event permit between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
BLM protesters, Trump supporters converge downtown
In recent weeks large groups have gathered on the streets outside Whitefish City Hall during evenings holding up signs and waving, while drawing honks of support from passing motorists.