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Vista council votes 3-2 to fly progressive Pride flag every June after heated public debate
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After more than an hour of public testimony, the Vista City Council voted 3-2 to raise the LGBTQIA+ progressive Pride flag every June and hold a modest June reception, a move supporters said signals inclusion and opponents criticized as divisive.
The Vista City Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday to raise the LGBTQIA+ progressive Pride flag at city hall each June, after lengthy public comment and debate that drew hundreds to the chamber. Deputy Mayor Melendez moved that the council raise the flag annually in perpetuity and hold a modest reception on the first working day of June; the motion was seconded and carried with three votes in favor and two against.
Supporters told council members the annual flag would be a visible sign that Vista is welcoming to LGBTQIA+ residents and families. Dr. John Rott, a local pediatrician, said the symbol matters for young people. “The flag seems like a small gesture but I can tell you that it means a lot…
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