Boiseans react to Pride flag at Boise City Hall despite new law prohibiting it

Boiseans react to Pride flag at Boise City Hall despite new law prohibiting it

Flags and the City of Boise have been the center of attention lately, with some now questioning what is flying outside City Hall. As of Wednesday, a Pride flag flies below the City of Boise flag."I didn't know it was illegal. I can't really wrap my head around why it would be illegal to have the Pride flag up. Why is that so bad?," says Kvande Matthews, a Boise resident. It is, in fact, illegal as of last week.Governor Brad Little signed House B…

Boise to keep long-standing flag, end redesign contest following 'passionate feedback'

Boise’s decision on a new city flag has come to a close sooner than anticipated. For now, the city’s flag of 35 years will remain.

Boise won't change flag, after all

After intense negative online feedback, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean decided to drop a contest to design a new flag for the city. “I’ve weighed that feedback, and one thing is clear: Boiseans are passionate about our city, and our flag,” McLean said in a statement. “I’ve decided that it isn’t the right time to move […]

Boise Mayor McLean Pulls Flag Designs After Universal Backlash

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean announced Tuesday that the city will keep its current flag, just days after announcing four designs as finalists to replace the existing flag.  What’s Happening: Boise is backing away from replacing its current flag after residents of all political persuasions slammed the four proposed replacements. The artists behind four final designs will each receive a $1,000 award from the city.  Many social media commenters dubbed…