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Commissioners table National Day of Prayer event at historic courthouse while ordinance is reviewed
Summary
Elkhart County commissioners deferred a May 7 request from Grace Community Church to hold a National Day of Prayer on the historic courthouse lawn after the county attorney said the ordinance restricts events there during hours the courthouse is open; commissioners will revisit the request next week to consider options or ordinance changes.
The Elkhart County Board of Commissioners on March 16 tabled a request from Grace Community Church to hold a National Day of Prayer event on the historic courthouse lawn on May 7, citing an existing county ordinance that limits use of the historic courthouse grounds during hours the facility is open to the public.
Jeff Taylor, the county administrator, introduced the request and said the church expects about 200 attendees and would…
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