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Farmers Branch council approves social media calendar after heated debate over Pride and heritage months
Summary
After hours of public comment both for and against, the Farmers Branch City Council approved a social-media-only calendar of events that includes cultural and service recognitions and adds Jewish American Heritage Month at council direction; Pride Month and Muslim American Heritage Month also appear on the calendar.
The Farmers Branch City Council voted June 17 to approve a social-media calendar of city acknowledgments that includes cultural heritage recognitions and service observances, a move that drew lengthy public comment and several council members' statements before the vote.
Council members approved the calendar as presented with the addition of Jewish American Heritage Month. "Recognizing is not supporting or promoting," Councilman Reid said during debate, urging that the calendar is intended to provide exposure and information rather than policy endorsements.
The calendar item, described by staff as social-media acknowledgments only, prompted dozens of public speakers. Supporters said recognition signals inclusion…
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