Residents of a small Alberta town will cast their ballots next year on a proposed bylaw that would prohibit social, political, and ideological symbols such as Pride rainbows on crosswalks and public flagpoles.
The move comes five months after a Pride crosswalk was painted in Westlock, Alta., a town of 4,802 north of Edmonton.
Westlock Town Council in September received a petition asking for a bylaw that would limit the town to flying only municipal, provincial and federal flags and keeping all crosswalks to a traditional white pattern.
The proposed bylaw was discussed at a Nov. 27 council meeting, and town council voted to put its adoption to a plebiscite after passing the first reading. The plebiscite has been scheduled for Feb. 22, 2024.
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