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Los Gatos council adopts commemorative-flag policy and OKs flying Progress Pride flag in June 2026
Summary
After weeks of debate, the Town Council adopted a new commemorative‑flag policy and voted 4–1 to fly the Progress Pride flag at Town Hall in June 2026, with supporters saying the display affirms LGBTQ+ residents and students and opponents warning about government speech and community division.
The Los Gatos Town Council on Feb. 17 moved to allow commemorative flags at a single Town Hall pole and approved a separate resolution to fly the Progress Pride flag in June 2026.
Town Manager Chris Constantine told council the proposed change to Council Policy 5‑02 would authorize commemorative displays only by council resolution, limit them to one designated pole on the Town Hall campus and cap the duration of any single display to 31 consecutive days. “Those flag poles that we maintain are not public forums,” Constantine said, describing the amendment as consistent with neighboring cities’ policies.
Supporters said the resolution is a modest, symbolic step that communicates inclusion and can improve safety for LGBTQ+ youth. Eli, a junior at Los Gatos High School, told the council that a flag is “just a flag” but that…
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