Huntington Beach's Central Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new plaque that has drawn controversy for incorporating a variation of the phrase "Make America Great Again." The City Council approved the plaque design, which features the acronym MAGA along with the phrases associated with former Presidents Obama and Biden. Residents criticized the plaque as tacky and politicizing library space. In light of online threats of vandalism, the council allocated additional funds for security measures, showcasing the polarized sentiments surrounding the plaque's installation.
The plaque, intended to celebrate the library's 50th anniversary, has sparked controversy due to its politicized message invoking the phrase 'Make America Great Again.'
Councilmember Gracey Van Der Mark noted the plaque received unanimous approval despite residents deeming it 'tacky' and politicizing library space, citing a new design inspired by threats of vandalism.
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