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Residents urge town not to lend its fire truck to event near Confederate flag; others call for discussion
Summary
Public commenters told the council the town's antique fire truck could be misread as endorsing a Confederate flag displayed by the Georgetown Historical Society; commenters urged the fire company to decline participation or for the council to open a broader discussion about historical display and community values.
Several Georgetown residents used the public comment period to urge the council to consider optics and community impact when town symbols appear near displays of the Confederate battle flag.
John Peterson told the council that the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company's antique fire truck bears town lettering and would appear in proximity to a Confederate flag at a July 18 event hosted by the Georgetown Historical Society. "Entering Georgetown's antique fire truck in that event would place a town…
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