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Canton boards agree to draft joint flagpole policy after discussion over pride flag and past resolution
Summary
After public comment and internal review, the town and village boards agreed to draft a written flagpole policy to clarify when municipal flagpoles may fly third-party flags and to reference a 2019 resolution that authorized a one-day pride flag display.
Supervisor (S1) summarized a review of the attorney's research and reminded members that a 2019 resolution had authorized a pride flag on a specific day and year, which prompted the current debate about ongoing displays. Board members said the absence of a written policy led to ad-hoc flag raisings.
Committee member (S2) recommended drafting a joint flagpole policy for both municipalities to avoid future confusion. Tom Canton, a resident, asked that the commemorative flag remain and suggested installing lighting and a larger American flag at a prominent pole. Members agreed the building committee will draft a policy and bring examples from neighboring jurisdictions for review.
No formal change to flag displays was enacted at the meeting; the boards directed staff to prepare draft policy language and to consult the 2019 resolution as part of that work.
