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Lake Bluff trustees direct staff to draft display policy after public comments on Pride flag
Summary
After public comments and trustee debate, the Village of Lake Bluff’s Committee of the Whole asked staff to draft a village-owned display policy that would allow recognition of multiple heritage months — including LGBTQ+ Pride — and return it to the board at a future meeting.
Lake Bluff trustees directed staff to draft a village-owned display policy to recognize multiple heritage observances, including LGBTQ+ Pride Month, after a public comment period and an extended board discussion on May 12.
The discussion centered on whether the village should fly a Pride flag on village property; speakers urged the board to act and trustees debated scope and logistics. Lisonbee Alley, superintendent of Lake Bluff District 65, said students “would certainly feel good about seeing that in the village.” Jennifer Beeler, a resident, urged trustees to preserve progress on LGBTQ issues: “I don't wanna see things regress,” she said. Sandy Hart, a member of the Lake County Board, described the county's practice of raising the flag annually, saying Lake County “is a welcoming community.”
The hearing followed staff background research on how neighboring municipalities handle symbolic displays. Drew, a village staff member, summarized examples from Highland Park, Evanston and Highwood and noted differences in…
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