Longmont officials are preparing to review the future of the city’s official flag, a 50-year-old civic symbol that some leaders say no longer reflects the community’s identity or visibility.
The Longmont City Council is expected to discuss a possible redesign during an upcoming study session after directing staff in January to compile background on the current flag and estimate costs tied to updating the city’s visual branding.
The existing flag was adopted April 1, 1975, following a 1974 design contest sponsored by the Longmont Rotary Club. The competition sought a banner defined by simplicity and distinction, ultimately selecting a submission from Glenn R. Troester, a former U.S. Army information officer…