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Lock Haven council adopts policy listing 12 flags for Triangle Park after heated debate

Lock Haven City council · April 17, 2023
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Summary

Council adopted Resolution 2023-14 to specify a standard secondary flag for Triangle Park (a list of 12 designated flags), while retaining the city's existing request-and-review process for other flag requests; the measure passed after public and council debate over inclusivity and precedent.

The Lock Haven City Council voted to adopt Resolution 2023-14, which identifies a list of 12 federally or widely recognized observance flags authorized to be flown as the secondary flag at Triangle Park and preserves the requirement that other flag requests follow the city's application and review process.

Council discussion focused on the balance between recognizing particular observances and avoiding ad-hoc use of the city's flagpole for a wide variety of causes.…

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