7-9-25: Monroe Mayor In Studio

Tune in here to this ​Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!

Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by welcoming Monroe Mayor Robert Burns to unpack the controversy that erupted at a recent Monroe City Council meeting. The conversation begins with a discussion about the council’s 5-2 vote to remove the mayor pro tem from his position—an action that sparked regional attention. Mayor Burns clarifies that the removal was not a vote of no confidence, but a procedural decision permitted by state statute. .

Later, Jensen questions Monroe Mayor Robert Burns on whether it was appropriate to express personal beliefs about abortion using a city-branded document publicly. Burns defends his decision, emphasizing his long-standing pro-life stance and his belief that supporting women includes offering alternatives and compassion—not condemnation. He explains that the letterhead used did not include the official city seal and featured a disclaimer stating the views were his own, not the city’s. Burns also notes that council members have access to similar letterhead formats and that city policy had previously allowed such proclamations without full council approval.

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