Third Annual City of Ojai Pride Flag Raising

This past Friday, the City of Ojai raised the Progress Pride Flag for the third year in a row.

In attendance were various local representatives including Mayor Andy Gilman, Mayor Pro Tempore and City Council Member Rachel Lang, School Board Member Atticus Reyes representing Assemblymember Steve Bennett's office, and a representative for Congressman Salud Carbajal's office.

Pride Walk founders Lynne and Helen were also in attendance; as were members of current Pride organizing group, Queers in the Valley.

We are grateful to the city, and to our very own QITV collaborator, Rachel Lang, for continuing their commitment to the queer community during this especially difficult era. We hope the city continues to follow through with their inclusion efforts and intentional action to keep Ojai a safe, supportive, and inclusive community for all of us.

City of Ojai third annual Pride Flag Raising

Mayor Andy Gilman

City of Ojai Pride Flag Raising

(L to R) Lauren, Kate, and JoEllen from Queers in the Valley

(L to R) Atticus Reyes, Rachel Lang, Andy Gilman

Councilmember Rachel Lang talking about the Progress Pride Flag

City of Ojai Progress Pride Flag

Councilmember & Mayor Pro Tempore Rachel Lang

City of Ojai Progress Pride Flag Raising