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After thousands of public messages, Pullman council ends consideration of ceasefire resolution
Summary
The Pullman City Council received public comment and more than 18,000 emails on a proposed ceasefire resolution but voted to discontinue formal consideration, concluding the subject is outside the city's purview.
At the Dec. 17, 2024 Pullman City Council meeting, members considered public comment and what Mayor Francis Benjamin said were more than 18,000 emails on a proposed ceasefire resolution. After acknowledging strong views on both sides, the council voted to end consideration of the resolution and not forward it to staff or legal review.
The mayor told the meeting the council "received public comment on the issue during the meeting which they considered along with previous public comments from earlier meetings, the over 18,000 emails received on the topic, and numerous 1 on 1 conversations." The council "acknowledged the passion and concern which individuals have on both sides of this complex and historic issue but reiterated that the issue isn't in the purview of local government." Based on that rationale, the council voted to stop further consideration and declined to direct staff or the city attorney to prepare a draft resolution or legal analysis.
The recap did not include the names of council members who motioned or seconded the action, vote tallies, or copies of the emails referenced; it records only the council’s decision to cease pursuit of the resolution.
