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Public commenters press St. Joseph council on library reappointment, drag-show concerns and new fiber installations
Summary
Residents spoke at length during public comment July 10, urging enforcement on motorcycle behavior, raising concerns about a downtown drag-show event with minors present, criticizing board appointments and announcing a tree-board resignation; others asked about fiber-optic digging and company hiring.
A lengthy public-comment period at the St. Joseph City Council’s July 10 meeting brought multiple concerns from residents about board appointments, family-friendly events and new broadband work in the city.
Brian Kirk, identified as a member of the city’s library board and pastor at First Christian Church, defended his possible reappointment and said he believed opposition to his selection stemmed from his public advocacy for LGBTQ people. "The true issue at hand here is 1 of freedom of speech as I see…
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