Mayor anticipates Meridian addressing flag issue

Mayor Percy Bland said he has concerns with the Mississippi state flag, the only state flag still featuring a Confederate emblem, and he anticipates its removal from city buildings.

"I have talked about the flag before in regards to it being a divisive symbol in the state of Mississippi," Bland said. "I think the city is going to move forward with the removal."

Bland said he thinks the only state flag being displayed in a city building is in the third floor auditorium of City Hall, where City Council meets and votes.

Bland said he hoped a vote on the flag could be included in the next City Council meeting, which is scheduled 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19.

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