Documented government record
What happened
Resolution to display former state flag
Outcome: Adopted · Recorded vote: 4–0
Attributed public record
What people said
Resolution 2026-09 approved. Motion by Maas, seconded by Luitjens; voting in favor Ahlman, Maas, Luitjens, Johnson (4-0).
Janesville City Council · Organization ·
“Maas: the new flag wasn't put in place properly. The citizens were allowed the opportunity to design a new flag, they kind of picked their top winner, and then it went back into committee and was changed severely.”
Ivan Maas ·
Evidence
Primary records and sources
City Council Minutes 2026-04-13 — Resolution 2026-09 Minnesota Flag at City Hall
Secondary sources
Local and regional reporting
Janesville joins in cities opting to display old state flag — with far less debate
Analytical data
Community context
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What remains uncertain
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