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Council adopts procedural change limiting council‑member led opening prayers
New Castle County Council · February 10, 2026
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Summary
R26-026 amended the council's procedural rule on meeting commencement to require a moment of silence at the start of meetings (allowing personal prayer/reflection) rather than council members leading prayer; council discussed court precedent and equal‑opportunity concerns before adopting the change.
New Castle County Council adopted Resolution R26-026 on Feb. 10 to amend procedural rule 4 governing the commencement of council meetings. The amendment establishes that the council shall observe a moment of silence at the start of meetings during which attendees are free to pray…
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