Lake Stevens leaders have reversed a two-year trend, June will no longer be recognized as Pride Month in the city. FOX13
The mayor has signed the proclaimation for the last two years, but refused this year, citing his personal views and stance on trans athletes competing.leaders have reversed a two-year trend, June will no longer be recognized as Pride Month in the city.
"My concerns are these, we are seeing policies implemented such as—In our own school district—that are detrimental to parent’s rights. We are seeing these types of policies that get government between their children and their kids, and I find that to be detrimental." He said. "That made my heart warm, okay this is going to be a little bit easier than I thought because this city has already declared itself safe for the LGBTQ community." She said.
"A proclamation is one of the lowest level menial things a city can do," She said. "Whether the city government is going to be behind it or not is kind of beside the point."
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