A provision of the city charter declared unconstitutional by a federal judge 27 years ago will remain in place for the immediate future. The Charter and Ordinance Committee met Thursday to discuss the ban on political activity by members of the police and fire departments, adjourning with no action taken. Board President Matt Whitcomb said Friday that the consensus was that the ban needs to remain in place, but given that court ruling, he hopes that will not be the last word on the matter. âIâd like to say itâs an issue that remains in committee, but I do at the same time wonder if itâll be addressed in the immediate future,â Whitcomb said.