The vote was in response to a new Utah law that prohibits such flags from being displayed in government-sanctioned spaces.
In order to circumvent the law, Salt Lake City added its white sego lily logo to traditional LGBTQ and trans flags, turning them into municipal symbols. "This is important and critical for us as a city, but more importantly, for the people that live here to know that Salt Lake City continues to be a safe space for everybody," Councilman Darin Mano said of the council's vote, according to the Washington Examiner.
The law, HB77, introduced by Republican state Rep. Trevor Lee, bans the display of most flags by public school teachers and government entities. This includes, but is not limited to, flags honoring the LGBTQ community, political candidates such as Donald Trump, and movements like Black Lives Matter. Such flags are not permitted on taxpayer-funded properties. The new rule makes about a dozen exceptions, including US flags, Utah state flags, military flags, college flags, and Native American tribe flags, to name a few. Under the law, violators face $500 daily penalties.
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall welcomed the council's decision, saying, "Our City flags are powerful symbols representing Salt Lake City's values...I want all Salt Lakers to look up at these flags and be reminded that we value diversity, equity, and inclusion - leaving no doubt that we are united as a city and people, moving forward together," the outlet reported.
Rep. Lee denounced the decision in a post on X, writing, "Does Salt Lake really want to play these games? Good luck!"
The new Utah law follows in the footsteps of the Trump administration's executive order banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in government-funded institutions.
Powered by The Post Millennial CMS™ Comments
Join and support independent free thinkers!
We’re independent and can’t be cancelled. The establishment media is increasingly dedicated to divisive cancel culture, corporate wokeism, and political correctness, all while covering up corruption from the corridors of power. The need for fact-based journalism and thoughtful analysis has never been greater. When you support The Post Millennial, you support freedom of the press at a time when it's under direct attack. Join the ranks of independent, free thinkers by supporting us today for as little as $1.
Remind me next month
To find out what personal data we collect and how we use it, please visit our Privacy Policy
Comments