HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-25 Public Comment - C. Heagney - Pride Flag for BozemanFrom:Christina Heagney
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Pride Flag for Bozeman
Date:Friday, July 11, 2025 10:33:40 AM
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Hello,
My name is Christina, I am 30 years old and I have lived in Bozeman my whole life. Growing
up here, it was always apparent that the plethora of opportunities, activities, and hobbies thatone can participate in within the Bozeman community were open and available to all,
regardless of background. Whether hiking up Drinking Horse Mountain or participating in acommunity theatre production at The Ellen, our community has strived to make all feel
included and encouraged to partake in these unique opportunities that make our communitygreat.
With this in mind, I advocate strongly for the Pride flag to be flown at Bozeman City Hall.
This symbol of community and strength advocates to Bozeman's queer youth that they arevalued and cared for by the community at large and ultimately safe to exist within the
world. When we as a community raise the Pride flag, we’re raising the standard for
what kind of community we want Bozeman to be and continue to be and grow
towards: one that includes everyone, not just the majority.
What draws people to Bozeman, and keeps them here as in my case, is the beauty of the area and the ideology that anyone can enjoy our public lands. Just as the
mountains are an emblem to all for exploration and belonging, the Pride flag can and
will send the same message to local and traveling members of the LGBTQIQA+
community and allies that Bozeman and its residents stand for equality, love, community, and support.
I urge you the city commission to follow in the steps of other Montana communities
and approve the Pride flag as an official city flag
Thank you for your time.
Best,Christina Heagney