US EditionUpdated: GOP lawmaker says Butte-Silver Bow 'playing with fire' if it flies Pride flag
SILVER BOW COUNTY, MONTANA, JUN 18 – Butte-Silver Bow joins Missoula in using a legal exemption to fly the Pride flag during June despite state law, with 80% community support cited at the council meeting.
- On a recent Wednesday evening, the Butte-Silver Bow Council voted 11-1 to begin flying the Pride flag at the courthouse immediately, with the display to continue throughout June.
- This decision comes after the Missoula City Council formally recognized the Pride flag as the city’s official flag on June 2, utilizing a state law exemption that permits certain government flags to be displayed.
- Supporters said the flag affirms Butte's long-standing inclusivity and LGBTQ+ safety while opponents warned the flag is political and risks opening demands from other groups.
- Commissioner Shea argued that raising the Pride flag is equally as nonpartisan as flying flags that pay tribute to veterans or first responders, whereas GOP lawmaker Mitchell warned that doing so could provoke serious legal and political consequences.
- The vote signals local pushback against HB 819, a state law signed by Governor Gianforte banning certain political flags, but legal challenges or legislative amendments remain possible.
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