The University Place City Council voted Monday night to erect a flagpole outside the civic and library building, ending a yearlong, emotionally charged debate.
The University Place City Council voted Monday night to erect a flagpole outside the civic and library building, ending a yearlong, emotionally charged debate.
The vote was 6-1. Councilwoman Caroline Belleci voted no, saying the project was premature.
Read more here: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/street/2012/10/16/flag-to-fly-outside-up-civic-building-city-council-decides/
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