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Resident opposes Altoona Pride parade at council’s public-comment period
Summary
At the Aug. 11 meeting, resident Bonita Shreve urged the council to oppose a planned Oct. 10 pride parade and festival, citing moral concerns and urging protection of children; councilmembers acknowledged her remarks but did not propose policy changes.
During public comment, Bonita Shreve of 1413 Iviside Drive told the council she strongly opposes a pride parade and festival planned for Oct. 10, 2025, and urged elected officials to "protect the children." Shreve described her past work as a court-appointed advocate and expressed moral objections to the event.
Council members acknowledged the public comment. Vice Mayor Ellis and other members noted that public comment is appropriate and that the city’s control over use of municipal property is governed by law; no ordinance or administrative action was proposed in response at the meeting.
The council did not take any formal action regarding the event at this session.
