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Residents urge Pitman to keep 100th graduating banners separate from Pride ribbons on lampposts
Summary
Multiple residents told the council that placing Pride ribbons on the same lampposts as 100th class graduation banners could misrepresent seniors; graduates said seniors should be allowed to choose ribbons for their posts and applicants were urged to discuss compromise before Council approval.
During public comment several residents objected to colocating Pride ribbons with the 100th graduating class banners on downtown lampposts, saying the combination could misrepresent seniors who appear on the banners.
Scott McIlvaine said combining the banners with Pride ribbons “could lead to misrepresentation of the seniors on the banners.” Randy Craig agreed and said the downtown businesses already provide Pride representation. Sara Boulton said the two applicants had not discussed a compromise before applying and suggested seniors might prefer a ribbon for a cause of their choosing. Lauren Eisenhart, the graduation‑banner applicant, asked for the opportunity to discuss compromise between meetings.
Hudson Rue, president of the graduating class, told the council the seniors would value a choice: “the seniors would appreciate being able to have ribbons of their choosing on the lampposts.” Solicitor Vigilante later advised the borough can request consent waivers for minors' photos with the application process, while noting Council's role is approving public‑space use rather than content.
Council did not take formal action at the work session; Mayor Razze said applicants would need to discuss compromise before presenting a joint approach for Council approval.
