‘In God We Trust’: San Joaquin supervisors vote to display national motto in chambers

by Victoria Franco, Bay City News August 17, 2024August 14, 2024

The motto "In God We Trust," shown here above Independence Hall on the reverse of a $100 bill, appears on all U.S. currency, yet has been less visible inside the halls of government facilities. San Joaquin County supervisors have voted for a resolution to display the motto inside board chambers. (Ervins Strauhmanis/Flickr, CC BY)

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has unanimously passed a resolution in support of displaying “In God We Trust” in the board chambers.

Board chair Miguel Villapudua said the county seal that is already in the chamber would not be changed or altered with the new addition of the U.S. national motto.

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Victoria Franco, Bay City News

Victoria Franco is a Stockton-based reporter covering the diverse news around the Central Valley as part of the Report for America program. As a Stockton native, Franco is proud to cover stories within her community and report a variety of coverage. She is a San Jose State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. In her collegiate years she was Managing Editor for the Spartan Daily. From her time at the Spartan Daily she helped lead her staff to California College Media Awards and a General Excellence first place. Victoria encourages readers to email her story tips and ideas at victoria.franco@baycitynews.com.

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