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Council proclaims Respect for Life week; public commenters say proclamation raises reproductive-rights concerns
Summary
The council issued a proclamation recognizing Respect for Life week; speakers during public comment praised the proclamation and also criticized it as inconsistent with state law and women’s healthcare protections.
The Santa Maria City Council presented a proclamation recognizing "Respect for Life Week" for Jan. 19–25, 2025 and highlighted a scheduled "Life Walk" in June; the proclamation drew both praise from faith leaders and criticism during public comment from a community member concerned about reproductive rights.
Council Member Flores read the proclamation noting the Central Coast organization and the Life Walk scheduled for June 29 at 2…
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