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Eureka council adopts resolution opposing U.S. military involvement in Venezuela, removes clause tying objection to congressional approval
Summary
The Eureka City Council adopted a resolution opposing U.S. military involvement in Venezuela after public commenters urged removing language that conditioned opposition on congressional authorization; council directed staff to correct administrative phrasing and the measure passed 4–0 with one member absent.
Council member Contreras Deloach moved and the council adopted a resolution opposing United States military involvement in Venezuela, removing a clause that would have conditioned the city's opposition on "explicit authorization from the United States Congress." City Manager Slattery had presented an updated draft and recommended adoption.
The resolution, as presented by City Manager Slattery, recommended opposing U.S. military involvement in Venezuela and expressing support for the War Powers Resolution. Dozens of residents — many representing or allied with the Humboldt Anti War Committee — urged the council to delete the clause that would hinge the…
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