City council pauses vote on public murals in downtown Monroe

MONROE, N.C. — No changes will be coming to murals in downtown Monroe.

On Tuesday, the city council voted to pause the issue for 60 days while attorneys review it.

City leaders are considering a ban on the commissioning and painting of murals on buildings by private individuals or entities.

The ordinance would only allow public murals if the city council approves them.

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