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Kern COG adds recurring moment of silence after Pledge; board cites legal caution
5869628 · September 29, 2025
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Summary
The Kern Council of Governments voted to add a brief moment of silence after the Pledge of Allegiance to future agendas, following staff advice and discussion about optional invocations.
The Kern Council of Governments on Sept. 18 voted to add a brief moment of silence immediately after the Pledge of Allegiance to future agendas.
Staff introduced the item after a request from a board member. The staff recommendation — to add a moment of silence rather than a formal verbal invocation — reflected advice relayed to the committee from county counsel (identified…
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