Grover Beach council votes to fly pride flag during June

John Lynch
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Grover Beach will fly a pride flag at City Hall during the month of June in support for the LGBTQ community, a news release from the city said.

At the May 22 City Council meeting, the council unanimously voted to adopt a resolution approving the display of the flag during Pride Month.

“We believe in creating a community that celebrates and embraces diversity,” Grover Beach Mayor Karen Bright said in the release. “The adoption of this flag resolution shares a powerful message of the city’s support for our LGBTQ+ community. Grover Beach is a city where everyone is welcome and respected.”

The city has flown a pride flag in June since 2020 as a means of recognizing and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, the release said.

The new resolution solidifies the city’s flag policy, creating a way to display commemorative flags at City Hall when approved by City Council resolutions.

The pride flag will fly alongside the U.S. flag, the California flag and the city of Grover Beach flag, the release said.

Last month, neighboring Arroyo Grande similarly voted to fly the pride flag during the month of June, sparking local controversy.

“This resolution solidifies our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all residents, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, feel valued and respected,” Grover Beach city manager Matt Bronson said in the release. “We want Grover Beach to be a city where all can thrive and express who they are.”