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Genesee County Decides Against Flying 'Issue' Flags on Buildings

Genesee County Decides Against Flying ‘Issue’ Flags on Buildings The type of flags flying on Genesee County buildings will be now be limited to a select few.  In a follow up to a recent story we brought you at the beginning of May, Genesee County commissioners made the decision to ban the flying of issue-related flags at their county buildings. Get our free mobile app The resolution was passed Wednesday after the debate started regarding the proposal to fly the Thin Blue Line flag in honor of Police Appreciation month. Earlier this month, a resolution was introduced by Genesee County Commissioner Shaun Shumaker to declare May Police Appreciation Month and fly the Thin Blue Line flag outside county buildings. The proposed move was met with controversy and a divided community. Some strongly felt the flag represented hate and racism, while others felt the flag was a symbol of thanks to those who have lost their lives while vowing to protect and serve.

Controversy in Genesee County Over Flying the Thin Blue Line Flag

At least for now, Genesee County won't fly 'Thin Blue Line' flag

At least for now, Genesee County won’t fly ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag Updated 3:54 PM; Today 3:54 PM Genesee County Commissioner Shaun Shumaker, R-Fenton Twp., speaks during a meeting of the county Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, May 12. Behind him is a Thin Blue Line flag that Shumaker proposed be flown over county buildings in May in recognition of Police Appreciation Month. The resolution to do that was referred to a committee of the board. Facebook Share GENESEE COUNTY, MI A resolution to declare May as Police Appreciation Month and to fly a “Thin Blue Line” flag over county buildings has been knocked off track, sent to a committee for further study by the county Board of Commissioners.