City Commissioners have declined to enter into the idea of a “sanctuary city for the unborn”

Lakeland city commissioners have chosen not to act on repeated requests to make Lakeland a “sanctuary city for the unborn” which would, in effect, remove the abortion clinic in Lakeland.

Lakeland city commissioners which are mostly pro-life declined to enter the idea of a “sanctuary city for the unborn.” Even when Pastor Jon Friedt, of Believers Fellowship on North Socrum Loop Road, and several members of his church came a knocking. Citing the Bible and religious convictions, they have asked the city to close the Lakeland Women’s Health Center, 4444 S. Florida Ave.

Commissioner Chad McLeod City asked City Attorney Palmer Davis to shared his research on the issue.

Davis responded that the focus of the commission should be on the role of local government only.

He went on to say, “Regardless of how you feel about the underlying issue, currently abortion, at certain stages, is a lawful procedure that’s received protection from the Supreme Court, also recognized by Florida statutes and by the Florida Supreme Court. So that is the blunt fact that you’re up against.”