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Council advances first reading of ordinance named for Joshua Connaught; mayor pledges state-level push

2807169 · March 24, 2025
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Summary

The council approved first reading of an ordinance to add training standards for certain security personnel—presented as the "Joshua Connaught Ordinance"—and discussed plans to pursue similar language through the Michigan legislature with community support.

The Port Huron City Council approved first reading of an amendment to Chapter 12 of the Port Huron Code of Ordinances to establish training standards for certain security personnel, introduced in the meeting as the "Joshua Connaught Ordinance." The ordinance will return for a second reading at a subsequent meeting.

Mayor Anita R. Ashford said the ordinance was drafted at the family's request and reviewed by the family's attorney and by city legal counsel. The mayor said she would…

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