Southcentral

Jun 13 2018
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Homer gay pride recognition leads to canceled city meeting

By | Government, Southcentral

The mayor planned to read a document in support of pride celebrations in June, but the meeting was canceled for lack of a quorum. All three council members said their decision for not attending the meeting was not based on opposition to the recognition, but they did not want to promote discord and controversy within the community.

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Jun 12 2018
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Homer City Hall (Photo courtesy of City of Homer)

LGBTQ mayoral proclamation causes controversy in Homer

By | Community, Local Government, Southcentral

The Homer City Council’s meeting was canceled Monday after a mayoral proclamation caused some controversy. The proclamation celebrated the LGBTQ community in Homer, and declared June as “Homer Pride Month.” More than 70 emails both for and against the proclamation poured in throughout the day, City Clerk Melissa Jacobsen said.

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