The Rochester City Council is seeking public input regarding discussions over expansion of the nuisance ordinance.

Rochester Mayor Ted Denton explains what the council is considering.

The mayor explains what, in part, has prompted the issue.

Mayor Denton says they do not intend to infringe on the free speech rights of Rochester citizens.

The mayor says the issue was addressed at last week’s council meeting and the council was allowed time to reach out and get reaction.

The mayor encourages people to e-mail or call him, also.

The proposed change to theordinance, if it comes up for a vote and passes, would read…..It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, cause, permit, keep or maintain within the limits anything whatever which is injurious to the general health, welfare and safety of the public, or which is vulgar, obscene or profane.