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Missoula residents split after council’s decision to make Pride flag an official city flag; supporters and opponents spoke at public comment
Summary
Following a council vote the previous week to designate the Pride flag as an official city flag, Missoula residents used the June 9 public-comment period to voice both opposition and support. Speakers ranged from those urging only nonpolitical flags be flown to residents thanking the council for affirming inclusivity.
Following the City Council's decision the prior week to designate the Pride flag as an official Missoula city flag, multiple residents used the June 9 public-comment period to respond, offering sharply divergent views on whether the city should adopt flags that represent specific political or religious viewpoints.
Susan Campbell Renault told the council she opposes making any flag beyond the U.S., Montana and POW/MIA flags "official for the city of Missoula," saying such symbols represent the entire population and that a municipal government should avoid endorsing what she described as strong political statements. "No other flag,…
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