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Date:Tuesday, July 8, 2025 7:02:36 PM
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Public Comment Form - City Clerk
Submission #:4173389
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Submission Date:07/08/2025 7:02
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Full Name
Caroline Johnson
Email
carrie.johnson_skc@yahoo.com
Phone
(949) 637-5433 ext. 94963
Comments
Regarding the proposal for the City to adopt the Pride flag as an official flag, there are many reasons the City should
not do this. 1. Adoption of a Pride flag is divisive a. To fly one group’s flag and not others is to show preference to
that group over others. b. Preference for one group over another is divisive and discriminatory c. Existing flags
represent everyone….the existing Bozeman City flag designed by Doris Ward in 1966 , the state of Montana flag and
the US Flag represent everyone. 2. Government neutrality is not hate – it is fairness a. Public Property and city flags
should not be used to promote identity-based political causes 3. Adoption of a Pride flag based on public comments
alone is not legitimate… a. what about initiative with enough signatures to get on a ballot to vote?? why let activists
groups flooding of a meeting drive the decision? I work downtown and avoid the Co-op because I feel discriminated
against with their messaging...don't make it worse.
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City Of Bozeman
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