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Monterey County Board proclaims Free Speech Week, emphasizes press protection
Summary
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a proclamation designating Oct. 20–26, 2025, as Free Speech Week, with board members and county communications staff stressing the role of a free press and the county’s commitment to language access, transparency and collaboration with local media.
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 21 unanimously approved a proclamation designating Oct. 20–26, 2025, as Free Speech Week in the county.
Board members led by Supervisor Glenn Church emphasized the First Amendment’s role in democratic government and urged both protection of speech and vigorous factual reporting. “I think it’s a good time for us to really recommit ourselves, not just to speaking, but to listening, to engaging without silencing, and to defend the freedoms that defends all others,” Supervisor Church said during the meeting.
The board heard a presentation from Nick Pascoli, the county’s director of communications, who described the…
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