Downey reverses policy on flying Pride flag. Critics call it "a step backwards for our city."

Three years after first flying the LGBTQ+ Pride flag, the Downey City Council approved a 'neutral flag' policy allowing only the US, state, city, and POW flags.

Councilmember Sosa mentioned requests for various flags, including Christian, Blue Lives Matter, thin blue line, and Israeli flags. He emphasized that officials should not selectively choose which flags to fly.

Mayor Trujillo criticized the policy change as a step backward for the city, cautioning council members that their LGBTQ+ family members may no longer see them as allies after the vote.

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