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Residents and council press to restore menorah; city attorney apologizes for prior comments
Summary
Residents and several councilmembers urged restoring the city's menorah after staff removed it; the city attorney, who provided conservative legal advice, acknowledged being hurt by accusations, defended his counsel and agreed to provide an apology for emotional remarks at a prior meeting.
Palm Beach Gardens — Public commenters and multiple councilmembers pressed the City Council to resolve whether a menorah should be displayed alongside the city’s Christmas tree, and discussions broadened into questions about transparency, legal advice and conduct by city staff.
Several residents recounted longstanding displays and argued legal precedent allows joint seasonal displays. Eric Jablin, a longtime former councilmember, said he had requested public records relating to an alleged threat that city staff cited when removing the menorah; he told the council…
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