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Committee narrows flags allowed on county-owned flagpoles to U.S., New York and POW/MIA flags
Summary
After public comment and extended debate, the Warren County committee voted to limit displays on county-owned flagpoles to the U.S. flag, the New York State flag and the POW/MIA flag, while discussion continues about options for designated flagpoles for community causes such as Pride Month.
The Warren County Legislative Rules and Governmental Operations Committee voted May 1 to limit displays on county-owned flagpoles to the U.S. flag, the New York State flag and the POW/MIA flag, following public comment from Lower Adirondack Pride and extended discussion among supervisors about balancing inclusivity and administrative clarity.
Supervisor Turner, speaking on behalf of Lower Adirondack Pride, urged the committee to allow a designated flagpole for community flags such as the Pride flag in June and said the county’s tourism relies in part on LGBTQ+ visitors: “we ... truly believe we need to look at…
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