Proclamation by the Mayor of the City of Williamsport
At this time, Mayor Derek Slaughter deems it necessary to resume enforcement of the City’s open-container restrictions upon streets, sidewalks, alleys, or public ways of the City, or upon the parking areas of private shopping centers under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Police (Article 745.04 and 747.01 of the City’s Ordinances).
This will go into effect at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020.As of that date and time, all of the City’s open container laws and restrictions will again be enforced, and the suspension proclamation issued on May 28, 2020 is fully withdrawn.
Mayor Slaughter will continue to review future possibilities to enhance business throughout Williamsport including possible future events pertaining to this restriction.
