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Newcastle council approves annual June raising of pride flag in 4-3 vote
Summary
After more than two hours of public comment and council debate, the Newcastle City Council voted 4-3 on May 20 to adopt Resolution 2025-10-42 authorizing the annual raising of the pride flag at City Hall each June.
Newcastle City Council voted 4-3 on May 20 to adopt Resolution 2025-10-42, authorizing the annual raising of the pride flag at Newcastle City Hall each year during the month of June.
The issue drew a packed chamber and more than two hours of public comment, with dozens of residents and clergy speaking both for and against the measure. Proponents said the flag signals inclusion and can help protect LGBTQ+ youth; opponents said municipal flagpoles should display only flags representing the entire community.
Supporters told the council the gesture is low-cost and symbolically important. Councilmember Ariana Sherlock, who moved the resolution, said the city “will still raise the American flag and the…
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