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- Kansas City City Manager Mario Vasquez directed City Hall to not display religious symbols in holiday décor to maintain a welcoming environment and uphold the separation of church and state, while allowing secular decorations.
- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway described the move as a "Grinch-like memo" excluding Christian and Jewish celebrations, saying offices should not discourage religious views.
- Nonetheless, Kansas City will feature secular decorations and a menorah for Hanukkah.
