HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-25 Public Comment - R. Kelm - City FlagFrom:City of Bozeman, MT
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Date:Wednesday, July 9, 2025 9:22:18 AM
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Public Comment Form - City Clerk
Submission #:4174272
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Submission Date:07/09/2025 9:22
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Full Name
Roy and Ardie Kelm
Email
psalm86.11@zoho.com
Phone
(406) 587-9417
Comments
We heard the many testimonies on July 8 for and against adopting the pride flag as the official city flag. Those in
favor spoke of safety, kindness, inclusivity for the LGBT community, but the truth came across loud and clear:
Adopting the pride flag • does not promote safety for all because it is divisive; • is not kind because it grants special
attention and privilege to a minority. Some testified that they would not ask for the flags of their ideological
preferences to be flown because it would not be fair. • is not inclusive because the pride flag does not represent
general values of all of Bozeman community. The flag is the symbol of a minority, a special interest group, and based
on personal ideology, sexual preference, of all things! • or even flying it on a government building is against the
state law. As a government agency, do you encourage lawlessness and rebellion? Be safe, kind, and inclusive and
fair. Vote against this divisive proposal.
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City Of Bozeman
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