Could invocation prayers become a thing of the past at city council meetings? Why some alders want it gone and others to stay.
- The Invocation at city council meetings is a policy under review that could be removed from all meetings.
- Green Bay’s city council starts each city council with an alder, or someone of their choosing, giving a prayer or any other type of recognition.
- The topic was brought forward by Alder Craig Stevens at Monday’s protection and policy committee meeting.
- Reviewing additional guidelines on invocations is up for approval at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Some alders expect there to be a conversation about the topic.
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)
It’s a traditional start for common council meetings that could see an end.
“It’s definitely a conversation worth having,” Alyssa Proffitt, District 7 alderperson, said.
At this week’s Protection and Policy Committee meeting, Alder Proffitt and others spoke about possibly ending the prayers at common council meetings.