During the 2020 summer season in Bar Harbor, Maine, an ordinance was disclosed that prohibits local businesses from having professional musicians using amplification equipment in an outdoor setting. In the past, professional musicians have performed at multiple businesses and locations using reasonable amplification despite this ordinance. When the ordinance actually began being enforced, this had a negative effect on both businesses and professional musicians. This prompted our town council members to vote to temporarily suspend the ordinance. Going into another season, citizens of Bar Harbor as well as summer visitors want to have professional live music at outdoor local venues. Especially during a time of a viral pandemic where efforts are being made to help other businesses in town to have outdoor accessibility to their customers. Town policies need to change and ordinances against such activity need to be abolished. Bar Harbor is a town that has always embraced art. Local musicians add more to the already beautiful atmosphere of this town. In addition, live music acts have spread the ever growing crowds of visitors to all corners of our town, aiding in the spread of business and commerce. Please sign this petition and ask the Bar Harbor Town Council to change policies relating to professional music in downtown outdoor venues and the use of professional sound equipment. Thank you.