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Ocean Shores radio board will seek legal review before selling airtime for religious services
Summary
The Ocean Shores Radio Board on April 22 agreed to seek a legal opinion and city feedback before moving forward with a plan to air pre-recorded religious sermons for a fee. Board members and public commenters said the proposal raises separation-of-church-and-state and council-approval questions.
The Ocean Shores Radio Board on April 22 agreed to ask the city attorney whether the city-owned station may legally broadcast prerecorded religious sermons in exchange for payment and to get council feedback before selling any time.
Board members described the idea as exploratory and said they would gather legal and council guidance before pursuing sales. "Put together a small package, present to the mayor and Scott Anderson and ask Kendra, is there a violation of separation of church and…
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