Proposed changes to heat regulations for horse carriage tours draws high interest from public

A standing-room-only crowd turned out at the Whitney Administrative Complex for Savannah City Council’s meeting Thursday as city leaders considered proposed ordinances reducing the maximum temperatures horse-drawn carriage tours can operate.

But the folks at Thursday’s meeting will have to wait until August 14 for public comment ahead of council’s vote on proposed changes. Council held a first reading of the ordinances Thursday, which serves as public notice of the considered changes.

“We did not advertise it as a public hearing, so therefore, it will be a first reading where no action or comment will be taken,” said Mayor Van Johnson at the meeting…

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