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Commission approves short series of Saturday Bible readings on courthouse lawn
Summary
Commissioners approved a citizen request to read the Bible on the courthouse grounds on selected Saturdays (11 a.m.–1 p.m.) with a permit and without building access; the county will provide a permit form and the requester must follow rules for use of grounds.
Brown County commissioners approved a short, temporary permit allowing a citizen-organized group to read the Bible on the courthouse grounds on specified Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A commissioner (speaker 3) described the group's request and said the organizers planned the readings for two upcoming Saturdays. Commissioners agreed the request could be accommodated under the county’s property-use rules, noting that the group would not require access to interior restroom facilities. The commission directed staff to accept a completed permit form and asked staff to be the contact person for the initial weeks.
The board moved, seconded and approved the request by voice vote; commissioners emphasized the limited scope (outdoor readings only) and that the permit is for the public grounds rather than county facilities.
The permit approval was procedural and carried by unanimous voice vote; staff will follow up to confirm dates and paperwork.
