Decatur council adopts fire-code and claims-payment ordinances, approves three public events; council member recuses from Pride approval

May 6, 2025

On May 6 the council adopted Ordinance 2025-3 (Fire Code) and Ordinance 2025-4 (allowing certain claim payments prior to approval) by 5–0 roll-call votes, and approved permits for the Memorial Day Parade, Festival De Hispanos, and Decatur Pride (the latter with Council member Jenny Bowers-Shultz recusing).

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The City of Decatur Common Council adopted two ordinances and granted three event permits at its May 6 meeting.

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