HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.187-23RESOLUTION NO. 101
(Series of 2023)
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING � POLICY OF THE CITY OF ASPEN REGARDING THE
FLYING OF FLAGS OVER QR OUTSIDE OF ANY CITY BUILDING.
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen proudly flies the flags of the United States, the State of
Colorado, and the City of Aspen over or outside of City Buildings; and
WHEREAS, flying of other flags, whether foreign or domestic, public or private, may be
deemed a political statement, whether intended or not; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to set a policy that the City of Aspen will not fly any
flag over or outside of City Buildings other than the flags of the United States, the State of Colorado
and the City of Aspen; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen does recognize that this is an active community and that
political and humanitarian causes are pursued by its citizenry. Consequently, the City Council
encourages such participation and acknowledges that its programs allow groups of all kinds to
reserve areas such as Paepke Park and during such time, at such locations, flags of any nature, that
are compliant with state, federal and local laws, may be flown during the time of any such activity
on such parks.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN, COLORADO, THAT:
The City of Aspen proudly flies the flags of the United States, the State of
Colorado, and the City of Aspen over or outside of City Buildings and as a policy
of the City will not fly any other flag over or outside of City Buildings, whether
foreign or domestic, public or private.
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INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Aspen on
the 12day of December 2023.
Torre, Mayor
I, Nicole Henning, duly appointed and acting City Cleric do certify that the foregoing is a
true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Aspen,
Colorado, at a meeting held on the day hereinabove stated.
Nicole Henning, City Cle k
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