Palm Desert Councilmember Jan Harnik Discusses Proposal to Not Recognize Pride Month

Palm Desert Councilmember Jan Harnik discusses proposal to not recognize Pride Month

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - Hours of testimony and debate after a proposal for the city to not recognize Pride Month, including the display of a Pride banner at City Hall. Councilmembers ultimately voted 4-1 to reject the proposal, introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto. A day after the meeting, the dust continues to settle. Tonight, questions remain on how city leaders will move forward and once again unify the city. Councilmember Jan Harnic…

California city mayor pro tem calls for end of Pride Month observation, and outrage ensues

LGBTQ activists are outraged after the mayor pro tem of a California desert city called for the local government to stop observing Pride Month.Palm Desert Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto suggested during a Dec. 16 council meeting that the city should reconsider hanging banners in support of Pride Month. Pradetto said the city should stay out of the private lives of its residents.'We must agree to a non-aggression pact. We can't use the power of the s…

Equality Prevails as Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto’s Proposal Is Defeated by Palm Desert City Council - PromoHomo.TV World AIDS Day in the Era of Erasure | PromoHomo.TV®

Nicholas Snow in a selfie watching the live stream of the City of Palm Desert Special City Council meeting closely—so he could report accurately and responsibly. He also called in and spoke during public comment. Democracy requires attention, participation, and follow-through. “This is not who Palm Desert is. It just isn’t.” — Councilmember Jan C. Harnik “Equ…