Edmonds mayor reverses pride flag decision after public pushback
EDMONDS — After controversy regarding Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen’s decision not to fly an LGBTQ+ pride flag outside of City Hall, the flag was flying as of 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Last week, some Edmonds residents noticed that the pride flag was missing from City Hall. Since 2021, the city has flown the flag in June to recognize LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Last year, Mayor Mike Rosen made the decision to remove the flag holder on the City Hall building, he said in a statement Monday. The city declined to elaborate further on Rosen’s statement, including the date that the mayor decided to remove the holder.
“This decision was not intended to reflect support for or opposition to any particular group, organization, or cause,” he said Monday. “I recognize that people may disagree with that decision, and I respect those differences of opinion.”
Instead, Rosen said the decision stemmed from the larger question of whether cities should fly any commemorative flags. He cited legal challenges in other jurisdictions regarding government flag displays, “underscoring the importance of having a clear and consistent policy.” The city does not currently have a commemorative flag policy.
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