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Committee amends flag-display ordinance to include U.S. states and territories, sends item back with favorable recommendation
Summary
The Hartford City Accountability Committee amended a proposed ordinance governing flag displays to explicitly permit U.S. state and territorial flags, then voted to send the revised ordinance back to the council with a favorable recommendation after discussion and a recorded abstention.
Council President TJ Clark presented an ordinance amendment intended to restore the display policy's original intent regarding the flying of flags. During the committee's discussion, Councilman Mitcham said the draft language would "not permit the flying of the flags of other states or territories," arguing the ordinance should explicitly allow U.S. state and territorial flags so events such as parades…
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