Iowa Official Defies Governor’s Flag Order, Citing Hypocrisy on Gun Violence
Iowa’s Johnson County board of supervisors chair, Jon Green, announced he would not comply with Governor Kim Reynolds’ order to fly flags at half-staff in honor of the deceased Charlie Kirk. Green stated his refusal was due to Kirk’s actions contradicting the values of the community, citing the Governor’s lack of similar action after other acts of gun violence. While Reynolds criticized Green’s decision, Democratic state senator Zach Wahls disagreed with Green, and Supervisor Mandi Remington supported Green’s decision. Green maintains his actions are within his rights, and the Governor lacks the authority to remove him from office.
John Q. Hosedrinker