Summary
The proposal returned after a divided August vote and drew passionate testimony on both sides, plus an audience disruption that forced a recess. The council voted 4-1 to take no further action.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost was adopted; a display would have required a budget amount to be set.
Residents who opposed mixing religious language with government space see the chambers remain as-is.
Supporters of the display, including Council Member Oerlemans, see their request declined.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Brentwood takes local approach to federal topics
Following a discussion that, at times, became impassioned, the Brentwood City Council voted 4-1 during their Oct. 27 meeting not to move forward with proposed plans to display the national
Brentwood City Council Rejects Proposal to Display ‘In God We Trust’ in Council Chambers
Images provided by Brentwood City Council Staff Report What should have been a fairly simple discussion over whether to place the words “In God We Trust” inside the Brentwood City Council Chambers turned into ...
City Council
The proposal returned after a divided August vote and drew passionate testimony on both sides, plus an audience disruption that forced a recess. The council voted 4-1 to take no further action.
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