Approval of Pride Month and Silicon Valley Pride Week Events

Original title: Approval of Pride and Transgender Flag Raisings and Lighting for Pride Month and Silicon Valley Pride Week Sponsored by Council District 9, 3, and 4 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events. (Foley, Tordillos, and Cohen)

Record date · May 13, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is considering a proposal to officially sponsor Pride Month and Silicon Valley Pride Week events. This approval would allow the city to spend public funds and accept donated materials or services to support flag raisings and building lightings.

Why it matters

This action authorizes the use of city budget funds and the acceptance of private donations to facilitate specific public ceremonies and building displays during Pride Month and Silicon Valley Pride Week.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

City Residents

Public funds are being allocated to support these specific events.

Directly affected

Council Districts 9, 3, and 4

These districts are the primary sponsors of the legislative proposal.

Key Facts

The proposal designates Pride Month and Silicon Valley Pride Week events as 'City Council Sponsored Special Events'.
Approval authorizes the expenditure of city funds for these events.
Approval authorizes the city to accept donations of materials and services for these events.
The events include flag raisings and building lightings.

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The proposal is sponsored by Council Districts 9, 3, and 4.
The item is currently under review by the Rules and Open Government Committee and the Committee of the Whole.
The file number for this legislative item is ROGC 26-212.
The item was introduced on May 7, 2026.