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Erie residents urge council to restore flag policy after removal of Pride and Juneteenth displays
Summary
Dozens of residents told the Erie Town Council that a recent change to the town's flag policy—removing Pride and Juneteenth displays—has harmed community trust and safety; speakers called for restoring the prior policy and clearer civility rules for council meetings.
Dozens of Erie residents urged the town council to reverse a recent change to the municipal flag policy that removed Pride and Juneteenth displays, saying the move has harmed residents' sense of safety and the town's reputation.
"There's such bigger fish to fry these days than to be talking about a flag," said Marty Moore, CEO of Rocky Mountain Equality, during public comment. He told the council the change "may only seem administrative" but said for LGBTQ+ residents the decision is a "safety concern and a mental health concern." Moore asked council members to "reconsider" and return to the prior policy to avoid lawsuits and negative media attention.
Other speakers tied the policy…
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