Speaker urges county to adopt nonbinding resolution calling for ceasefire and arms embargo

Sep 17, 2025

A resident urged the Washington County Board of Commissioners to adopt a nonbinding, values-based resolution calling for a ceasefire, release of hostages and an arms embargo on Israel; the board did not act and previously indicated it does not engage in foreign policy.

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A Washington County resident asked the board on Sept. 16 to adopt a nonbinding, values-based resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian groups, the release of all hostages and an arms embargo on Israel.

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