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Resident urges council to reconsider allowing Pride event downtown, says families were harmed
Summary
During public comment, Dr. Gregory Mary Eugene Thompson urged the council to oppose a return of a Pride event to the downtown square, saying the prior year's event "affected families and children in a very negative way" and characterizing it as a political event rather than community celebration.
Dr. Gregory Mary Eugene Thompson addressed the council during the public-comment period and urged the council to oppose a planned return of a Pride event to Marshall's downtown square, saying last year's event caused harm to families and children. Thompson said his family has deep roots in the community and that what occurred last year "affected families and…
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