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Commissioner criticizes mayor for declining Pride proclamation; public and commissioners debate recognition
3858235 · June 3, 2025
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Summary
Commissioner Brenda Gillespie and public commenters expressed disappointment that the mayor declined to issue a Pride-month proclamation; speakers said recognition matters to members of the LGBT community who contribute to the city.
A dispute over a mayoral proclamation drew public comment and commissioner remarks at the City of Lake Wales commission meeting.
Resident David Jones said he was “disappointed” that there was no proclamation recognizing Pride in June and criticized the mayor’s handling of proclamations. He called…
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