Pride Month Observed In Union City

UNION CITY, CA —The rainbow flag is now flying at City Hall in Union City to mark the beginning of a month-long recognition of Pride month.

This is Union City’s first time raising the rainbow flag in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci said, “It is important that we, as a city, have a strong and visible show of support for the LGBTQ+ community by raising the Rainbow Flag on our city flagpole. I am encouraged by the work of our Human Relations Commission and hope they continue to generate new ideas on ways we can continue to support the LGBTQ+ community in the future.”

Human Relations Commission member Melissa Shuen-Mallory said, “I still remember the first time I went to San Francisco and saw all the rainbow flags up and down Market Street. I immediately cried because I was so happy and it made me feel safe, validated, and accepted. Iknow that raising the rainbow pride flag in Union City will make others in our community feel safe, validated and accepted.”

A special proclamation will be read on June 11.

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