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Battle Creek commission rejects request to fly 'sanctity of life' flag
Summary
The commission voted down Resolution 2-90, which would have authorized flying a 'sanctity of life' flag at City Hall from Jan. 27–Feb. 7, 2026. Commissioners split on whether the flag had religious connotations and whether the city should limit flags to government flags.
The Battle Creek City Commission declined to approve Resolution 2-90, a request to fly a "sanctity of life" flag at City Hall from Jan. 27 through Feb. 7, 2026.
The resolution was moved and supported for a vote. Commissioner Morris said he would not support the measure, citing the organization's religious nature and the commission’s policy limits:…
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