The tempest surrounding the LGBTQ+ community continues to percolate in Pickering.
Councilor Robinson’s opposition to raising unique group representative flags, namely the PRIDE flag, at the Durham Board of Education and public places continues to percolate throughout the political council.
In response to Councilor Brenner’s motion to rescind Robinson from the Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee, Councilor Robinson resigned from her position on the committee.
The entire flag waving issue, with its many side facets, has boiled down to a polarization of the municipal council into those who support recognition of the PRIDE community in opposition to the Robinson faction of not individualizing any particular community group.
The issue continues to simmer. Meanwhile, Ward 3 Councilor Shaheen Butt has replaced Robinson on the Advisory Committee.
