A Detroit-area community has banned LGBTQ+ flags from publicly owned poles after a tense meeting that raised questions about discrimination, religion and the city’s reputation for welcoming newcomers
Emelyn Rutowski, 27, left, and Alessandro Uribe-Rheinbolt, 24, both of Hamtramck listen to the meeting in the hallway during the city council meeting at City Hall in Hamtramck, Mich., Tuesday, June 13, 2023. The big turnout by the public is for public comment on the flag neutrality law being considered by the city council.
“You guys are welcome,” council member Nayeem Choudhury said. “ why do you have to have the flag shown on government property to be represented? You’re already represented. We already know who you are.” Mayor Amer Ghalib made the flag a campaign issue when then-Mayor Karen Majewski flew one on city property in 2021.Hayley Cain said she chose to live in Hamtramck after moving from California because it was known as a diverse community.
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