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Proposal to remove invocation from Bay City commission rules fails after divided vote
Summary
An ordinance to remove the invocation from the commission's order of business and move public input failed after debate. The city commission split 4‑2 with one abstention; several commissioners argued for inclusion while others favored removal or a moment of silence.
The Bay City City Commission voted on June 16 on a proposed ordinance to remove the invocation from the start of meetings and to move the public‑input period. After extended debate, the proposal failed for lack of support.
Commissioner DeWitt moved to approve an amendment to the code of ordinances to remove the invocation and to reposition public…
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