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Committee recommends landmarking Gilbert Baker's rainbow flag at Harvey Milk Plaza with full-mast amendment
Summary
The committee voted to send an ordinance to the full Board to landmark Gilbert Baker's rainbow flag installation at Harvey Milk Plaza. Sponsor Supervisor Rafael Mandelmann circulated an amendment to require the flag to fly at full mast 24/7; community supporters urged the designation during public comment.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee on July 29 voted to recommend an ordinance to landmark Gilbert Baker's rainbow flag installation at Harvey Milk Plaza and to send the amended ordinance to the full Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Rafael Mandelmann, sponsor of the ordinance, framed the flag as political artwork and an international symbol of gay liberation. He noted the Historic Preservation Commission recommended landmark status and circulated an amendment to specify that the flag…
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