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Board approves Dale Hawkins' schedule for peaceful courthouse lawn protests
Summary
After brief discussion about scheduling and coordination, the Bond County Board approved Dale Hawkins' request to use the courthouse lawn for listed dates between May and September from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dale Hawkins requested permission to use the Bond County Courthouse lawn for peaceful protests and raised concerns about a month‑to‑month restriction and potential limitations on free speech. The minutes record that Hawkins "again expressed concern regarding the month‑to‑month restriction and the potential limitation of free speech." Jacob Rayl asked whether Hawkins would coordinate dates with other requests, and Hawkins said he would be willing to do so.
The Board approved Hawkins’ request for the listed dates (11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on specified dates May through September) by motion (mover: Jacob Rayl; second: Butch Myers) and a roll‑call vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays. The approval applies only to the dates recorded in the minutes; any additional or different requests will require separate approval.
