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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Public comments (9)
Spoke twice — supporting the cemetery trustees and opposing the motto display, arguing against mixing church and state.
City Council · 1:02:18 →Spoke in favor of displaying the national motto in chambers as a reflection of Brentwood's patriotism.
City Council · 1:51:23 →A longtime resident who praised the city's work but said he was baffled the motto display was even in question — urged approval.
City Council · 1:33:05 →A resident since 2003 who argued the motto unites rather than divides, noting belief in God spans many faiths.
City Council · 1:53:55 →Criticized the council's prior treatment of the motto request and DEI, and urged approval of the display.
City Council · 3:10:29 →Asked the council not to install the motto, citing the 1956 Cold War origin of the motto and Brentwood's diversity.
City Council · 1:58:31 →Opposed the display, saying religious freedom means government shouldn't appear to favor belief in God.
City Council · 1:55:54 →Opposed the display, noting it dates to 1956 and that not everyone believes in God.
City Council · 2:02:57 →A retired Air Force colonel who said he was saddened to see the item and urged the council to slow down and let the community weigh in.
City Council · 2:06:29 →