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Kern County trustees hear debate over proposed display of historical documents including Ten Commandments
Summary
Trustees received public comment and a presentation from Liberty Counsel on a proposed county resolution to adopt a historical documents display (including the Ten Commandments) for schools under the county board's jurisdiction. Trustees delayed any vote and asked staff to revise the draft before bringing it back next month.
Trustees of the Kern County Office of Education on Wednesday heard extended public comment and a legal presentation about a proposed resolution to adopt a "historical documents" display that would include the Ten Commandments, the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights and other founding texts.
The proposal, presented remotely by Mariah Gondaro of Liberty Counsel, was introduced for discussion; trustees did not vote. Gondaro said Liberty Counsel prepared the draft resolution and offered to represent the county at no cost if a lawsuit follows. The board agreed to return the item for a formal vote next month after revisions and additional information are circulated.
The matter drew a mix of commenters during public comment. Reverend Angelo Frazier urged trustees to adopt the resolution as a…
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