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This gay Utah mayor plans to keep pride flags in his city office as a state ban goes into effect

Midvale Mayor Dustin Gettel took office in January, three months before the flag ban from government property became law.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Dustin Gettel, newly appointed Mayor of Midvale City, talks about his time in the new role since his election on Friday, April 11, 2025. Gettel, a seven-year veteran of the City Council, who is openly gay, came into office right before the state banned pride flags in government buildings and is wondering if he will have to take down his small desk flags once the law goes into effect in early May.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Dustin Gettel, newly appointed Mayor of Midvale City, talks about his time in the new role since his election on Friday, April 11, 2025. Gettel, a seven-year veteran of the City Council, who is openly gay, came into office right before the state banned pride flags in government buildings and is wondering if he will have to take down his small desk flags once the law goes into effect in early May.

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