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Speakers applaud city's Pride proclamation and urge visible steps like raising flags
Summary
After the council read a Pride proclamation, multiple residents and faith leaders urged the city to fly the Pride and Juneteenth flags at city facilities; speakers described the symbolic and safety value of visible flags for LGBTQIA+ and Black community members.
The council read a proclamation recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Month and several residents used the citizen-comment period to urge the city to follow the proclamation by raising flags and adopting visible markers of inclusion.
Why it matters: advocates said visible signage such as a Pride flag or a Juneteenth flag can improve safety and belonging for marginalized residents. The…
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