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Independence Mayor Eileen Weir hangs a rainbow flag outside of her office during Pride Month since her previous proposals to fly it at all city buildings have been voted down.
Independence Mayor Eileen Weir said the flag is a powerful symbol when it comes to making LGBTQ people feel safe in the city.
A proposal that would fly a rainbow flag at the Independence City Hall duringLGBTQ pride month was shot down Monday by the city council.
The proposal, which would also display rainbow flags on other municipal buildings, was defeated by a vote of 6-1.
Independence Mayor Eileen Weir said this is at least the second time she has brought a proposal forward to allow for the pride flag to be flown during the month of June.
Tony s Kansas City
Tuesday, April 06, 2021
Independence, MO Council REJECT LGBT Rainbow Flag Over City Hall
A welcoming gesture that was once championed by the Mayor has been SMACKED DOWN by Eastern Jack politicos.
Here s the damage . . .
A proposal that would fly a rainbow flag at the Independence City Hall duringLGBTQ pride month was shot down Monday by the city council. The proposal, which would also display rainbow flags on other municipal buildings, was defeated by a vote of 6-1.
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