Kingsburg Council opts not to recognize Pride Month, despite testimony and huge crowd

 
 
Dozens of residents, mostly from Kingsburg, spoke on the issue in person and via phone, while a crowd of hundreds waited peacefully outside.
 
It was a hectic week for the five council members after it was announced that Councilmember Jewel Hurtado, who has come out as a member of the LGBT+ community, announced her flag request and proposed proclamation.
 
 
Flying the rainbow flag shows acceptance, said Leslie Nelson of Selma, who is organizing a Pride Month in the city.
 
"I don't think this is appropriate city business," Councilmember Brandon Purcell said, adding that he respects the crusade but that doesn't make it city business. He said he disagrees with the flag and proclamation.

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