Concord City Council To Weigh City's Flag Policy

CONCORD, CA — The Concord City Council on Tuesday will consider revisiting its policy concerning people being able to buy and use the city flag.

According to a staff report for Tuesday's meeting, the city's policy for its official flag covers flag protocol and where the flag can be flown. The report says "existing policy conflicts with the city's efforts to control and manage the use of the city logo, as it allows anyone to purchase a City of Concord flag, creating opportunities for the flag's use that are out of the city's control."

Staff recommends the city no longer allow individuals and businesses to purchase a city flag as part of the policy. Staff also recommends the council delete of a section of the policy referring to a city "banner," as there is no city banner.

The current policy also doesn't allow the mayor the ability to lower the city flag during periods of mourning or remembrance for individuals of significance to the city, such as when the President of Governor orders flags to be lowered. Existing policy does not provide the mayor with this authority, which staff recommends changing.

The Concord City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the council chamber, at 1950 Parkside Drive. The meeting can also be viewed on the city's website.

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