Residents and council weigh in on planned Decatur Pride Festival; council member says he does not support the event

Jun 16, 2026

Fourteen people spoke during public comment about the June 27 Decatur Pride Festival; City Attorney Anne Razo said the private group met application requirements and the city is not sponsoring the event, while Councilmember Matt Dyer told colleagues he does not support the festival and said it may be offensive to some community members.

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Fourteen people addressed the City of Decatur Common Council on June 16 during a public comment period about the Decatur Pride Festival scheduled for June 27, 2026 in Madison Street Plaza.

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