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General (06) Susana Barrios From: Gigi Holiday <gigiholiday727@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 1:40 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@anaheim.net> Cc: mayor@anaheim.net; City Manager <Citymanager@anaheim.net>; district1@anaheim.net; district2@anaheim.net; district3@anaheim.net; district4@anaheim.net; district5@anaheim.net; Natalie Rubalcava <NRubalcava@anaheim.net> Subject: \[EXTERNAL\] Re: Public Comment for City Council Record -Flag Display Concern You don't often get email from gigiholiday727@gmail.com. Learn why this is important Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Dear City Council Members and City Clerk, I am writing to follow up on the correspondence I previously submitted regarding the display of the Pride flag on city property. I would appreciate confirmation that my letter was received and entered into the public record. If there is a city policy, agenda item, or public process governing decisions regarding flag displays, I would also appreciate information on where I may review it. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Ms. Tamayo Holiday On Thu, Jun 11, 2026 at 12:03 PM Gigi Holiday <gigiholiday727@gmail.com> wrote: To the City Council / City of Anaheim, I am writing to share my personal perspective regarding the display of the Pride flag on city property or as part of official city flag arrangements. While I respect that many individuals and groups hold deeply meaningful beliefs and identities, I do not support the use of government or city display spaces for ideological or symbolic flags that do not represent the community as a whole in a neutral way. In my view, city spaces should remain inclusive and representative of all residents equally without endorsing specific social or political messages through official symbols. Maintaining neutrality helps ensure that public institutions remain welcoming to everyone regardless of personal beliefs. I want to share that this is disappointing to me personally, as I take pride in my city and appreciate its commitment to serving and respecting all people. However, I do not believe that official symbolic displays that represent specific viewpoints reflect that goal of equal representation. In my view, such displays move beyond inclusion and into endorsement, which many residents may not feel represents them. 1 The presence of the pride flag may be considered to be inclusive while it outright excludes others and is a misuse of the role of the city’s government. Public institutions serve the entire community, and I believe official displays should reflect shared civic identity rather than selected symbolic messages. I respectfully encourage the city to maintain consistent standards for flag displays that uphold equal representation for all members of the community. I appreciate the city’s service to all residents and encourage continued focus on unity, shared civic values, and fairness in public representation. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Grace Tamayo Holiday 2 Susana Barrios From: Gigi Holiday <gigiholiday727@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2026 12:03 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@anaheim.net> Cc: mayor@anaheim.net; City Manager <Citymanager@anaheim.net>; district1@anaheim.net; district2@anaheim.net; district3@anaheim.net; district4@anaheim.net; district5@anaheim.net; Natalie Rubalcava <NRubalcava@anaheim.net> Subject: \[EXTERNAL\] Public Comment for City Council Record -Flag Display Concern You don't often get email from gigiholiday727@gmail.com. Learn why this is important Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. To the City Council / City of Anaheim, I am writing to share my personal perspective regarding the display of the Pride flag on city property or as part of official city flag arrangements. While I respect that many individuals and groups hold deeply meaningful beliefs and identities, I do not support the use of government or city display spaces for ideological or symbolic flags that do not represent the community as a whole in a neutral way. In my view, city spaces should remain inclusive and representative of all residents equally without endorsing specific social or political messages through official symbols. Maintaining neutrality helps ensure that public institutions remain welcoming to everyone regardless of personal beliefs. I want to share that this is disappointing to me personally, as I take pride in my city and appreciate its commitment to serving and respecting all people. However, I do not believe that official symbolic displays that represent specific viewpoints reflect that goal of equal representation. In my view, such displays move beyond inclusion and into endorsement, which many residents may not feel represents them. The presence of the pride flag may be considered to be inclusive while it outright excludes others and is a misuse of the role of the city’s government. Public institutions serve the entire community, and I believe official displays should reflect shared civic identity rather than selected symbolic messages. I respectfully encourage the city to maintain consistent standards for flag displays that uphold equal representation for all members of the community. I appreciate the city’s service to all residents and encourage continued focus on unity, shared civic values, and fairness in public representation. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Grace Tamayo Holiday 1