On April 6, 2026 the Spring Lake Park City Council voted to fly the Old MN State flag by a vote of 3-2. All public input presented at the work session that evening and the Council meeting that followed opposed this action. At best this is a conservative political dog whistle, at worst 3 members of Council voted to do to the residents they serve the very thing they objected to the State of MN doing to them. In response to this vote, residents of this community would like this matter revisited. If you agree, please sign the petition below.
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Demand for Reconsideration and Public Hearing Regarding the Display of the Former Minnesota State Flag
To the Mayor and Members of the Spring Lake Park City Council,
We, the undersigned residents of Spring Lake Park, formally object to the Council’s April
6, 2026, 3–2 vote to approve Resolution 2026-19 directing the display of the former
Minnesota state flag.
This decision was made despite clear public opposition, including testimony and written
comments from community members. Moving forward with this action without broader
engagement undermines public trust and does not reflect the will of the community.
We Demand the Following:
- Immediate reconsideration of Resolution 2026-19, Directing the Display of the
Former Minnesota State Flag in City Council Chambers and Authorizing its Use
at City Facilities.
- A formal public hearing to allow full and fair community input before any further
action
The Council has a responsibility to represent its residents—not override them. When a
decision generates this level of public concern, it must be revisited in an open and
transparent forum.
We expect the Council to correct course and give the community a meaningful voice in
this matter.
Sincerely,
{Your name will be here}
MN State Flag in Spring Lake Park
Demand for Reconsideration and Public Hearing Regarding the Display of the Former Minnesota State Flag
To the Mayor and Members of the Spring Lake Park City Council,
We, the undersigned residents of Spring Lake Park, formally object to the Council’s April
6, 2026, 3–2 vote to approve Resolution 2026-19 directing the display of the former
Minnesota state flag.
This decision was made despite clear public opposition, including testimony and written
comments from community members. Moving forward with this action without broader
engagement undermines public trust and does not reflect the will of the community.
We Demand the Following:
- Immediate reconsideration of Resolution 2026-19, Directing the Display of the
Former Minnesota State Flag in City Council Chambers and Authorizing its Use
at City Facilities.
- A formal public hearing to allow full and fair community input before any further
action
The Council has a responsibility to represent its residents—not override them. When a
decision generates this level of public concern, it must be revisited in an open and
transparent forum.
We expect the Council to correct course and give the community a meaningful voice in
this matter.
Sincerely,
{Your name will be here}
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