Report on City Adopting Pride Flag Sparks Public Debate in Helena

Alice Lobell seeking reelection to Helena City Council - Shelby County Reporter

By Daniel Locke | Staff Writer HELENA – Helena City Council President Alice Lobell is seeking reelection to Place 3 on the council. If reelected, Lobell will be entering her third term, making her the longest-tenured member of the council with Hal “Hewy” Woodman not seeking reelection. Serving two terms on the council has been rewarding for Lobell, presenting her with an opportunity to serve her town in a new way. “Being on city council has allo…

Report on city adopting pride flag sparks public debate in Helena

House Bill 819, signed by the governor earlier this year, bans governments from flying flags that promote "political party, race, sexual orientation, gender or political ideology."

Helena City Commission hears about the process for flying the Pride Flag

Pride flags have billowed over Helenas city buildings during Pride Month in past years. However, a new Montana law effectively bans the flag from being flown over government buildings and public schools. On Monday, City of Helena commissioners heard about what the process for flying a pride flag might look like.Under the new law, there are limits on what flags can be flown on government buildings.One option would be to potentially accept the Pri…