Library commissioner urges Cloverdale to join county Pride flag raisings

Brooke Green, a Cloverdale Library Commissioner who spoke on her own behalf, asked the council to reconsider the city’s policy that has kept Cloverdale from participating in countywide Pride-flag raisings and urged the council to publicly show “inclusivity and belonging.”

Why it matters: Green told the council that nine neighboring cities and nine libraries in Sonoma County are holding public pride flag raisings, and she described Cloverdale as “an outlier by not participating.” She asked the council to reconsider the policy in future years so local government actions align with the city’s stated values about inclusivity.

Details: Green said she appreciated the council’s planned proclamation and the publicity for a flag raising at City Hall, and she invited council members and the community to the planned event. She framed her request as a call to bring Cloverdale’s public actions into conformity with inclusive language the city has used in public statements.

Council response: The council acknowledged Green’s comment during the public-comment period; no formal vote, ordinance, or change to policy was made at the meeting. The item was noted and may be taken up in future agenda discussions if council members choose to pursue a formal policy change.

Ending: Mayor Lance was absent; the public comment was recorded in the meeting minutes and will remain part of the public record for future council consideration.