# Outdated Rule Still Haunts City Charter | Montpelier News

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Podcast: [Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987)
Published: 2026-09-05T03:30:46+00:00
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## Resource

An outdated city charter rule banning cops and firefighters from political campaigning—except for voting—still hangs around, despite being ruled unconstitutional in 1993. Years of failed attempts to remove it, minor incidents like officers holding campaign signs, and now a new City Attorney unaware of its existence have all led to calls for modernization. With Gustafson planning major charter updates and key city committees meeting this week, the time may finally be right to scrub away these relics and bring local governance into the 21st century. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/20d6c7e16a9b182f

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