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Green Bay council adopts nonbinding resolution opposing conversion therapy, adds language protecting religious counseling
Summary
After hours of public testimony, the Green Bay Common Council voted 9-1 on July 15 to adopt a nonbinding resolution opposing conversion therapy and urging state action, amending the text to explicitly protect "religious counseling."
The Green Bay Common Council on July 15 approved a nonbinding resolution opposing conversion therapy and expressing support for related state legislation after extended public comment and several amendments.
Supporters of the resolution, including Alder Presley and State Representative Amar Rivera Wagner, said the measure is intended to send a policy signal and to back Senate Bill 324 at the state level. Opponents, including several pastors and faith leaders who spoke during public comment, urged the council to avoid restricting…
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