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Court hears public comment opposing Masonic symbols; courthouse construction update targets September completion, November opening
Summary
Public commenters urged the county to avoid Masonic or other fraternal emblems on the new courthouse; county construction staff reported progress on the new building, saying interior work is advancing, stonework shipments have caused scheduling delays, and the county still targets a September completion and a Nov. 8 grand opening.
During public comment at the start of the meeting several residents urged commissioners to ensure religious or fraternal symbolism not be incorporated into the new courthouse foundation or cornerstone.
A resident who said she had sent written materials to Judge Duhan and to commissioners described concerns about “secret societies” and urged that “we want our law to be fair and not have preference of 1 civic organization over another.” Miss Johnny Reese, who said she had studied Freemasonry for years, said she believes the organization includes “things done in secret” and urged the…
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