Gov. Greg Gianforte offered criticism following the City of Missoula's decision to approve a resolution that designates the Pride flag as an official city flag.
The Missoula City Council on Monday night adopted the Pride flag as the official flag of the city, saying it sends a message of inclusivity and pushes back against “bullying” state legislation that regulates the flying of flags and banners.
The person raising the complaint argued that Pride flags promoted an ideology and asked the board of trustees to take action by removing flags from the school.
A federal court judge temporarily blocked the enforcement of Montana’s ban on drag performances on public property two days before Montana Pride events are set to begin.