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Council adopts resolution criticizing Feb. 4 conduct; mayor vetoes earlier immigration‑related resolution
Summary
Pontiac City Council adopted an amended resolution expressing disapproval of disruptive conduct by a councilmember at its Feb. 4 meeting. Separately, Mayor issued a veto of a council resolution opposing federal immigration enforcement raids, prompting debate over legal risks to federal funding.
The Pontiac City Council on Feb. 18 adopted an amended resolution stating its disapproval of disruptive and discourteous conduct by a councilmember at the Feb. 4 meeting. After debate and two procedural amendments the resolution passed unanimously (6–0).
The adopted resolution criticized behavior that council members said violated the council’s rules and procedures — specifically speaking without recognition and disregarding the presiding officer’s attempts to restore order. Councilwoman James proposed editing language so the body’s statement focused on the specific…
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