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"In God We Trust" Display in Council Chamber

Several public speakers defended the constitutionality of displaying the national motto at City Hall, citing the Supreme Court's 2022 Kennedy v. Bremerton decision and the motto's history dating to Civil War-era coinage. The issue has been debated at recent meetings.

5 mentions (5 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

LowPublic Safety

Police motorcycle replacement

The council approved buying four new BMW police motorcycles for about $157,000, replacing aging units including one wrecked in a 2025 collision — paid from existing equipment replacement funds.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 27, 2026