[NonValueAdded]

OK, shut down the lights, maybe ask for boy scout or other civic group volunteers to pull flag duty daily, but why spend money to remove the flag poles? Afraid someone will raise the Gadsden Flag?

[onemiddleamerican]

OK, shut down the lights, maybe ask for boy scout or other civic group volunteers to pull flag duty daily, but why spend money to remove the flag poles? Afraid someone will raise the Gadsden Flag?

LOL! Now, that's a good idea.

[12Gauge687]

Not too sure how many flagpoles Clearwater has, but my neighbor in Chicago spent about $300 last year to light his single flagpole.

Removal of flagpoles probably helps prevent vandalism and slows down deterioration of the poles.

[TangoLimaSierra]

...why spend money to remove the flag poles?

Exactly. The money tear them down would probably pay for the upkeep for a couple of years. OTH the Unibama whole-heartedly supports the plan.

[ridesthemiles]

OK, shut down the lights, maybe ask for boy scout or other civic group volunteers to pull flag duty daily, but why spend money to remove the flag poles? Afraid someone will raise the Gadsden Flag?”

It is beyond my comprehension that there would not be enough Scouts- Veterans- military retirees, etc, who would be very glad to take over these chores.

Clearwater should be ashamed of itself.