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Riverbank council extends city flag contest 60 days after public concern about outreach and representation
Summary
Council voted to extend the city flag design contest deadline by 60 days to solicit more submissions and broaden outreach after members of the public and several council members said the initial pool did not reflect the city’s history and industries.
Riverbank — Council voted to extend the deadline for the city’s flag design contest by 60 days after residents and council members said the initial set of submissions was too small and missed important local symbols.
Staff summarized approximately a half dozen entries that included motifs such as grape/wine imagery, train tracks, river imagery, and a star element referencing the former Riverbank Army Ammunition Plant. Several council members and members of the public recommended more outreach to local schools, the Chamber of Commerce and Parks & Recreation to increase participation and diversity of submissions.
After discussion, Councilmember (mover) made a motion to extend the contest 60 days to gather further input; the motion passed 4‑0. Staff said the extension would allow more promotion and returning a short list for public input or a public vote on finalists.
What’s next: staff will relaunch outreach and report back with additional submissions and recommended finalists for a community vote or a future council adoption.
