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Washington State Councilwoman Says Pride Flag ‘More Relatable’ than American Flag

  • Washington State Councilwoman Isabel Mata said the Pride flag is more relatable to her than the American flag and questioned the display of 27 American flags in a park, citing parts of American history as 'not great'.
  • Mata apologized for her remarks, expressing respect for veterans and military sacrifices, and clarified that her comments were personal and not a formal policy proposal.
  • She emphasized the importance of community input for any changes in public space representations to reflect the city's diversity.
  • Mata described Lynnwood as a diverse city and condemned hateful messages she received following her comments, highlighting challenges faced by public officials.
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Lynnwood Times broke the news on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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