However, the City currently exempts outdoor musical entertainment from enforcement of its noise ordinance . The Mayor is promising that the City will be able to restrict or control bookings at the amphitheater to prevent bands from playing that exhibit objectionable behavior or use profane language and lyrics. In case after case throughout the U.S., the First Amendment has prevailed when municipalities, city governments, etc. have attempted to prevent entertainers from performing at public concerts based upon the content of lyrics, questionable behavior of performers, etc. Court upheld the group's right to free expression, etc. Grant Co. Superior Court Judge ruled that Rage Against the Machine could perform.
Numbers do make a difference.
We need your help in attending City Council meetings and speaking out against the Metropolitan Park Conversion. Call Jan Miller, 398-3844, who is coordinating this effort. Council meets every 2 nd and 4 th Tuesday evening. If you need help with specifics, talk to Jan. Your presence at City Council will help to send a strong message that many citizens throughout Duval County are concerned about this project. We are accepting contributions payable to Citizens for Amphitheater Awareness to pay for legal fees and printing.