Greenfield council agrees to fly pride flag in October, directs staff to return with standing resolution

The City of Greenfield will fly a pride flag at City Hall in October after City Council voted in favor of a staff‑directed resolution on June 24.

Members of the public, including Sam Gomez and Eric Salinas, urged the council to authorize a flag‑raising as a visible sign of support for LGBTQ+ youth and residents. “Visibility is not just symbolic, it’s life saving,” Sam Gomez told the council, arguing that a flag demonstrates that queer and trans residents “are valued, seen, and supported by their city.” Eric Salinas, representing a Salinas Valley nonprofit, asked the council to join neighboring jurisdictions that have raised pride flags.

Councilmembers expressed support for flying the flag but, noting that June was nearly over and logistical details remained, agreed to schedule the ceremony during October (LGBTQ+ History Month) and to direct staff to prepare a formal resolution establishing the practice going forward. Councilmember Jones moved the amendment to fly the flag in October and to direct staff to return with a resolution and the motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

City attorney and staff clarified that groups should provide the commemorative flags when requested, and staff noted the city policy treats commemorative flags as discretionary. The council discussed whether the action should be repeated every year and asked staff to return with a proposed resolution to set a standing practice if the council wishes to make it annual.

The council’s action was recorded as adoption of Resolution 2025‑59 in substantially amended form (to schedule the first flag raising in October), with council direction that staff prepare language for ongoing observance and logistical coordination.

The vote was by voice and recorded as passed without opposition.