Ephrata City Council considers kratom ban, signage regulations
The Ephrata City Council held first readings on July 1 of two ordinances—one to ban kratom product sales and another to regulate signage—but took no final votes. The meeting also included a consent agenda with several administrative items.
Proposed kratom ban
The council heard the first reading of Ordinance 26-003, which would prohibit the sale of kratom products within city limits. No action was taken; the ordinance will require a second reading and a vote before it can take effect.
Signage regulations
A separate first reading was held for Ordinance 26-004, which would update city rules on signage. Like the kratom ban, this item remains under consideration pending a future vote.
Other business
On the consent agenda, the council considered:
- Accepting the Crack Seal Project 2026 at a cost of $79,539.50, which was under the $100,000 budgeted amount.
- Approving special event applications for the Davenport Family Reunion and Autism Acceptance and Community Day.
- Approving claim fund bills and checks issued.
Consent agenda items are typically approved together in a single vote. Because minutes from the July 1 meeting have not yet been published, final outcomes for these items are not available.
Coming up
No upcoming council meetings were listed in the current agenda cycle as of July 5.
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