Honorable Mayor Brindle,
We received over one hundred complaints from your constituents in Westfield regarding the denial to fly the Italian flag during Columbus Day weekend. We are requesting some clarification on this issue.
The Italian American community in Westfield made the request because of the inclusive actions your administration has taken recently. For example, the LGBT flag was flownfor an entire month and the community were excited because it was the first time this happened in Westfield
This gave the community hope that they would also be able to celebrate their heritage and see the city proudly flies the Italian Flag during Columbus Day weekend or Italian American Heritage month.
However, we were informed your administration denied this request. We are dismayed and also concerned about this arbitrary and capricious decision and why the community in Westfield is being treated differently than other groups.
We are requesting a reconsideration of this decision and would also like to speak with you and help alleviate any tension with the community in Westfield. It would be very inclusive if your administration granted their request to fly the Italian Flag during their ethnic celebration.
Sincerely,
Frank Lorenzo
Executive Board Member
IAOVC.ORG
CC: Dr. Manny Alfano
Andre’ DiMino
Robert Tarte, Westfield, UNICO
We received over one hundred complaints from your constituents in Westfield regarding the denial to fly the Italian flag during Columbus Day weekend. We are requesting some clarification on this issue.
The Italian American community in Westfield made the request because of the inclusive actions your administration has taken recently. For example, the LGBT flag was flownfor an entire month and the community were excited because it was the first time this happened in Westfield
This gave the community hope that they would also be able to celebrate their heritage and see the city proudly flies the Italian Flag during Columbus Day weekend or Italian American Heritage month.
However, we were informed your administration denied this request. We are dismayed and also concerned about this arbitrary and capricious decision and why the community in Westfield is being treated differently than other groups.
We are requesting a reconsideration of this decision and would also like to speak with you and help alleviate any tension with the community in Westfield. It would be very inclusive if your administration granted their request to fly the Italian Flag during their ethnic celebration.
Sincerely,
Frank Lorenzo
Executive Board Member
IAOVC.ORG
CC: Dr. Manny Alfano
Andre’ DiMino
Robert Tarte, Westfield, UNICO