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Public commenter urges nondenominational invocation; board points to adopted 2023 policy allowing invocations by Pueblo West residents
Summary
A public commenter asked the Pueblo West Metro District board to require nondenominational invocations at meetings; board members and staff cited a 2023 resolution that allows invocations by any Pueblo West resident and the district’s practice of welcoming volunteers from any faith.
A public commenter told the Pueblo West Metro District board on Sept. 22 she objects to opening meetings with a Christian prayer and urged the board to require nondenominational invocations that are inclusive of non-Christian attendees. The board and staff responded that a 2023 board resolution permits any resident of Pueblo West to sign up and give the invocation and that the board has asked for nondenominational or non-discriminatory language.
Zandra Hamilton, a member of the public, said she had raised the issue months earlier and asked that invocations be inclusive. “Not…
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