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Council adopts 2026 flag display calendar after staff review of requests

Merriam City Council · October 28, 2025
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Summary

Staff presented the proposed 2026 flag display calendar noting seven requests and some overlapping dates; the council approved the schedule unanimously and staff said multiple flags will be displayed when requests overlap.

Staff presented the 2026 flag display calendar, noting the city policy adopted last year allows for four flags outside the Municipal Plaza and this year's packet included seven requests. Staff said some requests overlap and that multiple different flags will be flown during overlapping periods where feasible. "There were a number of requests this year," staff said, and the item in the packet reflected the recommended schedule.

Council member Sands moved to adopt the 2026 calendar and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously, 8–0. Staff said they will follow the adopted calendar and address overlapping requests by flying multiple flags when appropriate.