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Door County public comment centers on contested Pride proclamation; speakers urge both protection and inclusion
Summary
Multiple members of the public urged the Door County Board either to avoid county proclamations for Pride or to listen and include marginalized residents. Several speakers made graphic accusations about materials and outreach to children; others urged civility and listening. Board responses were limited; no new county policy was adopted.
A lengthy public-comment period at the Door County Board meeting on June 24 focused largely on an earlier board decision about a proposed Pride Month proclamation. Commenters voiced sharply opposing views: some thanked the board for rejecting the proclamation and raised concerns they described as parental-protection and child-safety issues, while others asked the board to listen to marginalized residents and allow community discussion.
Sarah Coats of Sturgeon Bay thanked supervisors for voting against the Open Door Pride proclamation and described a family experience that shaped her view: "We…
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