Salt Lake City's New City Flags

SOURCE www.deseret.com
Salt Lake City leaders voted to add three new city flags that incorporate designs not allowed under a new state flag law, in order to sidestep the measure hours before it goes into effect. The new flags would feature the sego lily logo from the city's flag on Juneteenth, Progress Pride, and transgender flags.

Key Points

  • Salt Lake City adds three new city flags incorporating designs not allowed under a new state flag law
  • The new flags feature the sego lily logo from the city's flag on Juneteenth, Progress Pride, and transgender flags
  • City officials aim to promote diversity and inclusion with the new flags

Pros

  • Promotes diversity and inclusion in the city
  • Honors the city's values and diverse residents
  • Represents core tenets of belonging and acceptance

Cons

  • May face retribution for going against the state flag law