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Council member Davis says 'Respect Life' proclamation improperly aligns city with religious group
Summary
Council Member Davis criticized a 'Respect Life' proclamation, saying it is historically affiliated with the Catholic Church and tied to anti-abortion rhetoric; Davis said it is inappropriate for a governmental entity to associate itself with a religiously rooted phrase. Other members offered congratulatory remarks to Lindstrom's and emphasized community priorities.
Council Member Davis objected to the 'Respect Life' proclamation presented during the meeting, stating she could not support a proclamation that she said is attached to a directive from the Catholic Church and rooted in anti-abortion rhetoric. "I cannot stand and support, those who claim a phrase such as respect life, but do not actually have respect for life," Davis said, adding that she believes it is inappropriate for a governmental entity to associate itself with a religiously affiliated phrase and citing research on abortion access and outcomes.
Other council members responded with congratulatory remarks for Lindstrom's centennial and statements about community priorities. Several speakers emphasized local issues such as roads, property upkeep and upcoming community events; at least one council member described the town's people as a strength and thanked honorees for their contributions to downtown.
