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Council and residents debate flagging policy after Indigenous Peoples' Day flag flown at veterans monument
Summary
Residents and councilors discussed a contentious flag raising at the veterans monument for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Speakers asked the clerk to locate an agreement about which flags were intended to fly at the monument and suggested using the front flagpole for ceremonial flags to avoid conflicts.
A public commenter read a letter with roughly 25 signatures criticizing the placement of an Indigenous Peoples' Day flag at the veterans monument and asked the council to clarify the intent and expectations for flags at that site.
The commenter emphasized that Indigenous people have served in the U.S. military and said honoring one group should not…
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