HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-24-25 Public Comment - W. Goodman - Bozeman City Flag discussionFrom:William Goodman
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Bozeman City Flag discussion
Date:Tuesday, June 24, 2025 9:48:55 AM
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It is my understanding that Bozeman is considering adopting the Pride flag as the official flagof our city. Perhaps the residents of Bozeman should be offered a few options before only oneflag is voted upon. Here are a few suggestions:
1) A Native American flag could be designed by the tribes who lived on this land for thousandsof years before Bozeman was settled in the 1860s. They have been marginalized and rarelymentioned. These earliest inhabitants could be honored by a flag.
2) A flag honoring the police, firefighters and first responders would be a way to thank thosewho work every day to keep us safe.
3) Our military veterans, those alive and dead, have certainly sacrificed and might deserve aflag.
4) The farmers and Ranchers who toil daily through all weather conditions should beconsidered for a flag of recognition as they were some of the first settlers in and aroundBozeman.
5) Bozeman is now made up mainly of people who were not born here. A flag commemoratingthe welcoming spirit of our city might be appropriate.
6) Bozeman is the home of one of America’s finest public educational systems and is also thehome of Montana State University. A flag representing excellence in learning and highereducation could be inspirational to our younger population.
7) Etc., Etc., Etc.
Wouldn’t it be better to have one all-inclusive flag of which all of Bozeman can relate and beproud? Choosing a small portion of our population to honor with a city flag is exclusive to therest of the population. A flag celebrating the natural beauty surrounding Bozeman might beone simple option that every citizen could agree on… or something similarly uniting instead ofdividing.
Thank you for considering my letter.
William T. Goodman
Bozeman resident and property owner since 1983.
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