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Commission adopts county flag designed by sixth-graders, rejects short sunset
Summary
The commission adopted a navy-blue-and-copper county flag proposed by a sixth-grade leadership group, rejecting an eight-year sunset proposal after students, their teacher and commissioners advocated for a permanent legacy.
The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission voted unanimously to adopt a county flag designed by a sixth-grade leadership group, endorsing the navy-blue-and-copper design and declining to impose an eight-year sunset.
Commissioners praised the students for leading the project. Commissioner Gallagher argued a flag should be permanent, saying the young students "should be very proud of what they've done." Student Hunter Miles and teacher Maggie Swanson spoke in support; Swanson clarified the leadership program is a student-driven community service project and said the class may not be around in eight years, so the flag would serve as an enduring legacy.
The discussion touched on whether the flag should carry a time-limited status. Several commissioners and public commenters opposed an eight-year sunset, saying permanence better honors the students' work. The commission adopted the recommended design by motion and unanimous vote.
The CEO congratulated the students and urged the commission to do what it could for the project. The action formalizes the flag selection as the county's symbol going forward.
