HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-25 Public Comment - A. Naeher - Pride FlagFrom:Arlie Naeher
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Pride Flag
Date:Tuesday, July 15, 2025 8:08:15 AM
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To the City of Bozeman,
I respectfully write to express concern regarding the decision to fly the Pride flag over CityHall.
This is not out of intolerance—members of my own family are part of the LGBTQ+community, and I hold love and respect for them. My concern lies in the role of a government
building as a symbol meant to reflect and unite the entire community. A city flag shouldrepresent shared values, history, and identity that speak to all residents, not any particular
group—no matter how well-intentioned the gesture.
I urge you to consider the broader implications of this decision and the message it may send to
young minds and the community at large. Let us aim to uphold symbols that foster unityacross all walks of life.
With respect,
Arlie Naeher
Local Business Owner