![]() Hamtramck is described in the resolution as “one of the most diverse cities in the United States.” The city has a large immigrant presence and all the city council members are of the Muslim faith, city manager Max Garbarino told CNN Thursday. One individual opposed to the resolution said, “For Hamtramck to attempt to equate the LGBTQ Pride flag with hate symbols, when it is a symbol of progress and love, is now a local attack on our community.” City council members shared that flying a Pride flag could potentially lead to other “radical or racist groups” asking for their flags to be flown.ĭozens of community members spoke on the resolution during several hours allotted for public comment. The resolution, brought by city council member Mohammed Hassan, says that the city will not provide special treatment to any group of people. Residents and businesses will not be restricted from flying Pride or other flags on private property. Hamtramck’s city council members voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the controversial resolution, which restricts the city from flying any “religious, ethnic, racial, political, or sexual orientation group flags” on public grounds, according to meeting minutes. As communities across the United States celebrate June as Pride Month, a city near Detroit, Michigan, has voted to permanently ban the display of Pride flags on public property.
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