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“The whole point is for people to feel proud of their city. Whether it’s this flag or that flag— if it’s flying on a house, that home is full of proud Clevelanders who love where they live. That’s what this project is all about.”

WKYC Interview 2025

News 5 Cleveland

Mike Polk Jr., WKYC

“CLE Flag says it has had productive contact with Mayor Justin Bibb's administration and City Council, but it is concerned foremost with creating a design that's embraced by residents.”
— Axios Cleveland

“Drawing in others who had long thought the city too needed a modern flag upgrade, the group started conversations around town — with non-profits, artists, and the city itself.”
— Cleveland Scene

“… the group of volunteers… spent months engaging more than 600 residents on the process before presenting Monday at a City Council caucus meeting,”
— Ideastream

“The group is here to guide the project and support and execute the contest; the city is here to legitimize the final product; and the entire community is here to share its ideas.”
— Mimi Magazine , pg. 19

“The next Susan Hepburn is out there somewhere. Starting Monday, the search is on to find them.”
— Cleveland Scene

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