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Proposal to Fly the Disability Pride Flag for the 36th Anniversary of the ADA

Original title: June 24, 2026, City Council Agenda Item #26-1346A: Resolution to Approve Disability Pride Flag to Commemorate 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act [Thor Erickson, Director - Office of Housing and Community Empowerment]

May 18, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution determines whether the city will officially recognize the ADA anniversary through the public display of a commemorative flag.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Residents with disabilities

The resolution concerns the official recognition of the anniversary of the federal law protecting their rights.

Office of Housing and Community Empowerment

The office is responsible for sponsoring and managing the resolution process.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 18, 2026.

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Summary

The City Council is considering a resolution to display the Disability Pride Flag to mark the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The proposal is sponsored by the Office of Housing and Community Empowerment.

Key Facts

  • The resolution proposes the display of the Disability Pride Flag.
  • The display is intended to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • The item is identified as Agenda Item #26-1346A.
  • The item was introduced on May 4, 2026.
  • The item is currently assigned to the Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture Committee.
  • The sponsoring department is the Office of Housing and Community Empowerment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this resolution?
The resolution seeks approval to display the Disability Pride Flag to honor the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Who introduced this proposal?
Thor Erickson, the Director of the Office of Housing and Community Empowerment, introduced the item.

Why It Matters

This resolution determines whether the city will officially recognize the ADA anniversary through the public display of a commemorative flag.

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Connected Entities

personThor EricksonDirector of the Office of Housing and Community EmpowermentMap →
otherAmericans with Disabilities ActFederal legislation being commemoratedMap →
organizationQuality of Life, Arts, and Culture CommitteeCommittee reviewing the agenda itemMap →
organizationOffice of Housing and Community EmpowermentSponsoring department for the resolutionMap →

Sources

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