A debate over Burlington’s annual Pride Month proclamation unfolded during a Burlington City Council work session Tuesday night, as Burlington City Councilman Tim Scott objected to the “plus” sign included in the LGBTQ-plus identifier. Scott said he supports the gay and lesbian community in Burlington, but argued the added symbol broadens the designation to include pedophiles. The Hawk Eye reports Scott said he could support the proclamation if …
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