Leroy N. Soetoro
2024-04-02 03:27:21 UTC
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/02/town-votes-to-ban-pride-crosswalks-
its-only-rainbow-crosswalk-will-be-removed/
On Thursday in Westlock in Alberta, Canada, residents voted by a razor-
thin margin to permit only federal, provincial and municipal flags on
municipal buildings in the tiny farming town, and a Pride-painted
crosswalk be removed from the intersection in front of city hall.
The vote was 663 in favor, 639 opposed.
The question put before residents, who traveled to the rural villages
community hall yesterday to vote, read: Do you agree that: only federal,
provincial and municipal flags may be flown on flagpoles on Town of
Westlock municipal property; all crosswalks in the Town of Westlock must
be the standard white striped pattern between two parallel white lines;
and the existing rainbow colored crosswalk in the Town of Westlock be
removed.
The proposed bylaw came before voters after installation of the Pride
crosswalk by a local gay-straight alliance. Soon after, a petition
circulated calling for neutrality in public spaces, and removal of the
crosswalk.
Signatures from ten percent of Westlocks 5000 residents brought the
petition before the town council.
The council, however, didnt support the petition demands, leading to the
plebiscite, or direct community vote.
On Thursday evening, Westlocks mayor, Jon Kramer, reiterated the
councils support for equity and inclusion.
Council did not support the proposed Crosswalk and Flagpole bylaw, as we
felt it went against our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion,
the mayor said in a statement to media after the vote.
This plebiscite is binding, and as such, the bylaw does restrict how we
are able to show this commitment. However, we will continue to find ways
to embrace those in our community who need a helping hand, including
marginalized groups. Equity is the reason we require wheelchair accessible
parking; it is why we are developing an accessible playground; and yes, it
is the reason we show support to marginalized groups like our local
2SLGBTQ+ community.
That wont stop, it will just take on a different form.
--
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stupid people won't be offended.
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No collusion - Special Counsel Robert Swan Mueller III, March 2019.
Officially made Nancy Pelosi a two-time impeachment loser.
Thank you for cleaning up the disaster of the 2008-2017 Obama / Biden
fiasco, President Trump.
Under Barack Obama's leadership, the United States of America became the
The World According To Garp. Obama sold out heterosexuals for Hollywood
queer liberal democrat donors.
President Trump boosted the economy, reduced illegal invasions, appointed
dozens of judges and three SCOTUS justices.
its-only-rainbow-crosswalk-will-be-removed/
On Thursday in Westlock in Alberta, Canada, residents voted by a razor-
thin margin to permit only federal, provincial and municipal flags on
municipal buildings in the tiny farming town, and a Pride-painted
crosswalk be removed from the intersection in front of city hall.
The vote was 663 in favor, 639 opposed.
The question put before residents, who traveled to the rural villages
community hall yesterday to vote, read: Do you agree that: only federal,
provincial and municipal flags may be flown on flagpoles on Town of
Westlock municipal property; all crosswalks in the Town of Westlock must
be the standard white striped pattern between two parallel white lines;
and the existing rainbow colored crosswalk in the Town of Westlock be
removed.
The proposed bylaw came before voters after installation of the Pride
crosswalk by a local gay-straight alliance. Soon after, a petition
circulated calling for neutrality in public spaces, and removal of the
crosswalk.
Signatures from ten percent of Westlocks 5000 residents brought the
petition before the town council.
The council, however, didnt support the petition demands, leading to the
plebiscite, or direct community vote.
On Thursday evening, Westlocks mayor, Jon Kramer, reiterated the
councils support for equity and inclusion.
Council did not support the proposed Crosswalk and Flagpole bylaw, as we
felt it went against our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion,
the mayor said in a statement to media after the vote.
This plebiscite is binding, and as such, the bylaw does restrict how we
are able to show this commitment. However, we will continue to find ways
to embrace those in our community who need a helping hand, including
marginalized groups. Equity is the reason we require wheelchair accessible
parking; it is why we are developing an accessible playground; and yes, it
is the reason we show support to marginalized groups like our local
2SLGBTQ+ community.
That wont stop, it will just take on a different form.
--
We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced so that
stupid people won't be offended.
Durham Report: The FBI has an integrity problem. It has none.
No collusion - Special Counsel Robert Swan Mueller III, March 2019.
Officially made Nancy Pelosi a two-time impeachment loser.
Thank you for cleaning up the disaster of the 2008-2017 Obama / Biden
fiasco, President Trump.
Under Barack Obama's leadership, the United States of America became the
The World According To Garp. Obama sold out heterosexuals for Hollywood
queer liberal democrat donors.
President Trump boosted the economy, reduced illegal invasions, appointed
dozens of judges and three SCOTUS justices.