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Resident alleges council rejected St. Veronica recognition; councilmembers deny bias
Summary
During two public‑comment periods, a resident accused the council of refusing to honor St. Veronica’s 100th anniversary and called that refusal 'hatred towards Catholics'; Councilmember Curley and others rejected the accusation and pledged to issue a certificate of recognition.
A public commenter at the Eastpointe City Council’s May 12 special budget meeting accused the council of refusing to pass a resolution recognizing St. Veronica’s 100th anniversary and called the refusal “nothing but hatred towards Catholics.” The assertion was raised during the first public‑comment hearing and reiterated in the second.
Councilmember Curley responded during mayor and council reports, calling the accusation “totally false” and saying it was shameful to make such a charge without written proof. Curley said the council would prepare a certificate recognizing St. Veronica’s centennial and read it publicly.
The allegation named specific local officials during the second public comment and the speaker linked the matter to a previous job redesign hearing; the claim was not substantiated during the meeting. Council members pushed back publicly; no formal investigation, resolution, or change in council policy was proposed during the session.
The council otherwise proceeded with scheduled budget presentations and a separate vote to increase budgets for two advisory commissions. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
