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Residents speak on the proposed ordinance during public comment; council sets a work session
At the December 12, 2023 regular meeting, speakers addressed the Sanctuary City for the Unborn proposal during public comment, although it was not an agenda item, so the council did not discuss or vote on it. The mayor announced a December 19 meeting at the Civic Center to discuss the topic. NewsChannel10 reported that Mayor Stanley said, "The ordinance that you're referencing is not an ordinance that I'm in favor of."[1][2]
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The December 12, 2023 minutes record that "The Mayor announced a special meeting will be held December 19th at 3:00 p.m. at the Hospitality Room of the Amarillo Civic Center for City Council to discuss the Sanctuary City topic." NewsChannel10 reported that the comments came during a listening session on an item not on the agenda, so there was no vote or discussion. [1][2]
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Cole Stanley, Mayor: Mayor Cole Stanley said, "The ordinance that you're referencing is not an ordinance that I'm in favor of," and that the council was asking "how do we not infringe on anybody's civil liberties and still protect life." [2]