Why Erie Took Pride Flags Down, Then Put Them Back Up

Why Erie took Pride flags down, then put them back up

After putting up Pride flags on town property, Erie took them down — setting off concerns from the public — after someone complained about the flag, according to a town spokesperson. Amid the complaint, town officials noticed flying the flag didn’t line up with town policy. The discrepancy centered around the absence of a state or federal proclamation related to Pride flags. The town reinstated the flags in late June, just days after taking them…

City officials consider flying Pride flag, but pass ordinance limiting flags

Livingston city commissioners took final action last week to pass an ordinance limiting what flags shall be flown on city property.

Several residents implore Town to raise Pride Flag | Los Gatan | Los Gatos, California

After eleven people spoke at the June 17 Council meeting in support of Los Gatos raising the Pride Flag, Vice Mayor Rob Moore called for the Council to discuss a flag policy revision to allow the LGBT+ symbol to fly above the Civic Center next year. One speaker said Los Gatos was one of four cities in Santa Clara County that doesn’t raise the rainbow flag (along with Saratoga, Monte Sereno and Palo Alto). “A Pride flag is much more than just a s…

Reform wants to ban flying Yorkshire, Pride and Armed Forces flags in public

The Reform UK group on Doncaster Council have asked Mayor Ros Jones to restrict the flags flown

York Council ‘bans’ military kit from Armed Forces Day

Military equipment will not be part of this year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations in York, following a decision by City of York Council, rumoured to be in fear of protests. The move has prompted concern among members of the defence community, although the council insists the day will continue to honour the service of Armed Forces personnel as planned. Alfie, Hope all is well. Please keep anonymous. Armed Forces Day in York. No military presence …