Door-to-door solicitor permits for AT&T vendor
Summary
Board members flagged ongoing door-to-door solicitation on behalf of AT&T without permits, even after solicitors were told to stop. Figspire Management's permit request died when its representative didn't show, and the board put its concerns on the record.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents get protection from unpermitted solicitors knocking on their doors.
Residents, especially the elderly and veterans, risk feeling unsafe if canvassers act aggressively or without permits.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Public Works & Safety - Oct 20, 2026
An AT&T contractor wants permits to canvass New Albany neighborhoods, but board members flagged reports of unpermitted canvassing and concerns about aggressive sales tactics affecting elderly residents and veterans. The board held off and wants background checks and references first.
Board of Public Works & Safety - Sep 29, 2026
Board members flagged ongoing door-to-door solicitation on behalf of AT&T without permits, even after solicitors were told to stop. Figspire Management's permit request died when its representative didn't show, and the board put its concerns on the record.
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