Boise Defies Idaho Law, Officially Adopts Pride Flag
The Boise City Council voted 5-1 to officially recognize three flags: the Boise City flag, the Pride flag, and the organ donor flag. This action, spurred by a new state law restricting flag displays, aims to memorialize the city’s flag-flying practices and ensure compliance. Council President Colin Nash emphasized the resolution’s goal of inclusivity and representing Boise’s values, while opponents argued the Pride flag was exclusionary. The city has secured pro bono legal representation in anticipation of potential challenges to the resolution.
John Q. Hosedrinker