During an Aug. 20 study session, the Beverly Hills City Council was tentatively supportive of a new ordinance establishing “free speech zones” at city events, but the council agreed significant details need to be ironed out before they could approve the new ordinance.
Mayor Lester Friedman said the ordinance is aimed at balancing the public’s right to free speech with the right to “quiet enjoyment” of public spaces and activities, but achieving that balance is no easy task.
