Alleged double standards in Battle Ground Mayor’s proclamations come to the forefront of council meeting’s public comment period

Alleged double standards in Battle Ground Mayor’s proclamations come to the forefront of council meeting’s public comment period

A group of four Battle Ground citizens raised concerns about alleged discrepancies in Mayor Eric Overholser’s proclamations, later in the week, saying he has already denied a Pride Month proclamation.  During the Monday, May 4 Battle Ground Council meeting, Overholser read three proclamations: Police Week, Building Safety Month, and National Day of Prayer — which was contested in public comment that immediately followed the proclamation readings…