Haubert said the community made it clear the flag pole was “sacred,” though he was open to other suggestions on how to support the LGBTQ community. Among their concerns was setting a precedent for letting all kinds of flags be flown along with the U.S., state, and city flags already on the pole
Although council members unanimously adopted the proclamation, they voted 3-2 against flying the rainbow flag, with Mayor David Haubert, Vice Mayor Melissa Hernandez and Councilman Arun Goel voting no.