Fort Atkinson council delays vote on adding Pledge of Allegiance, splits proposed meeting-rule changes
Jul 17, 2025
After extensive public comment both for and against restoring the Pledge of Allegiance, the council voted to postpone final action on a package of ordinance amendments that would add the pledge, codify a consent agenda and split public-comment periods; the item was postponed to the Aug. 5 council meeting.
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Dozens of Fort Atkinson residents spoke during public comment Tuesday about whether the council should add the Pledge of Allegiance to the start of council meetings, and councilmembers voted to postpone a final decision on related ordinance changes until Aug. 5.
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