Munro added that she supports ongoing evaluation for continuous improvement and takes her responsibility of upholding free speech very seriously. Freedom of speech means anyone can fly a flag. Freedom of thought means that others can like that flag or not, Munro said.
Both leaders clarified they were speaking for themselves, and the council hasn t deliberated on the issues or considered any policies yet. Woerner said the topic will be discussed at the next council meeting in January so that the whole community can influence and observe our collective thinking at this stage.
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The thin blue line symbol is a pro-law enforcement insignia long incorporated into police uniforms and, more recently, sold as a flag. (Shutterstock)
LIVERMORE, CA Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern has espoused his support for the pro-police thin blue line flag that spurred a recent hubbub in Livermore and rally Wednesday.
Livermore s top brass has reaffirmed its support for law enforcement. Mayor Bob Woerner has apologized for any confusion that resulted after the city s newly minted Equity and Inclusion Subcommittee comprised of Woerner, Vice Mayor Trish Munro and 50 residents discussed the symbolism of thin blue line flags among others at a recent meeting of the subcommittee s working group on culture, which was formed in the wake of George Floyd s death.