Councilman's Social Media Post Ignites Political Controversy in Downey
In a move of defiance against the city's ban on the Pride flag, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn will hold a Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at the LA County Office of Education in Downey on Monday, May 31, 2024. The ceremony is open to the public, with a livestream provided on the city's YouTube page for those unable to attend.
The decision to hold the Pride Flag Raising Ceremony comes weeks after the Downey City Council voted to stop flying the Pride Flag on city property. The vote, held during the city's regular meeting on May 16, 2024, was 3-2 in favor of banning the LGBTQ+ Pride flag. Mayor Pro Tem Hector Sosa brought the item forward for a vote.
The controversy stems from a social media post by Councilman Trujillo on September 10, 2025. The post, an Instagram Story, read, "No one mourns the wicked," which many interpreted as a reference to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot at Utah Valley University on the same day. Councilman Trujillo issued a statement through his official council account the following day, clarifying his stance. The statement read, "I do not condone any form of violence, whether political or otherwise."
The special meeting on September 17, 2025, at 4 p.m., has been scheduled by the Downey City Council itself. The purpose of the meeting is to decide whether Councilman Mario Trujillo should be formally censured. A censure does not carry legal penalties, but it is considered one of the strongest rebukes a council can deliver to a sitting member.
The Pride Flag Raising Ceremony is expected to be a symbolic act of solidarity and support for the LGBTQ+ community in Downey, despite the city's ban on the Pride flag. The ceremony will take place at the LA County Office of Education in Downey, and community members may submit comments in person or by email prior to the discussion.
This news serves as a reminder of the ongoing debates and discussions surrounding the representation and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in various cities and counties across the United States. The Pride Flag Raising Ceremony, organized by Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, is a significant event that stands as a beacon of hope and unity for the LGBTQ+ community in Downey and beyond.
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